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119-hr-6488119th CongressWALLET

RESET Act

Sponsored By: Representative Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]

In Committee

Summary

A nationwide ban on accounts for people under 16 on covered online platforms would force platforms to remove and erase minor accounts and give terminated users limited access to their data. The rule would take effect one year after enactment.

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  • Young users and families: Would be blocked from creating or keeping accounts on covered platforms. Preexisting minor accounts would be identified and removed on a staged schedule after the law takes effect.
  • Platforms and operators: Would have to delete personal data immediately when terminating a minor account and allow terminated users to request a portable copy within 90 days. Platforms must respond to data requests within 45 days and provide machine-readable formats.
  • Enforcement and states: Violations would be treated as unfair or deceptive practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act giving the FTC full enforcement powers. State attorneys general could sue on behalf of residents but must notify the FTC and may be barred from duplicative state suits while a federal case is pending.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Ban accounts for kids under 16

If enacted, covered platforms would not be able to let someone create or keep an account if the platform knows that person is under 16. Platforms would have to identify known minor accounts within 60 days after enactment, notify those users within 180 days, and close the accounts within 30 days after notice. When an account is ended under this law, the platform would immediately delete all personal data collected from or submitted by the user. From the end date through 90 days, a terminated user would be able to request a copy of their personal data, and the platform would have to provide it in a readable and portable machine-readable form within 45 days if technically feasible and not barred by licensing agreements.

Definitions for platforms and minors

If enacted, the bill would define key terms for this section. 'Minor' would mean an individual under age 16. 'Covered platform' would use the meaning in the TAKE IT DOWN Act. 'Personal data' would follow the COPPA definition. 'Commission' would mean the Federal Trade Commission, and 'user' would mean someone who creates or maintains an account or profile.

Enforcement, state suits, preemption rules

If enacted, violations would be treated as unfair acts under the Federal Trade Commission Act and the FTC would enforce the rules with its usual powers and penalties. States could bring civil suits on behalf of residents, but they must give the FTC notice and may not sue a defendant while a related federal action is pending. The bill would let the FTC intervene in state cases and preserve state investigative powers. It would also bar states and localities from making or enforcing laws that relate to this section. Unless a different date is specified, these rules would take effect one year after enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]

IN • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 12/18/2025

  • Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 6/4/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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