Promoting a Safe Internet for Minors Act
Sponsored By: Representative Lee (FL)
In Committee
Summary
Creates an FTC-led national online-safety campaign for minors. This bill would expand COPPA-like protections by defining "Minor" as anyone under 17 and by targeting online harms such as cybercrime, adult content, compulsive use, and substance- or gambling-related risks.
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- Families and children would get publicly available education and outreach that promotes parental controls, safeguards, and tools to reduce exposure to risky content.
- Schools and educators would receive guidance and best practices and be part of a nationwide outreach and education effort to teach online-safety skills.
- The Federal Trade Commission would run the program in partnership with federal agencies, states, nonprofits, industry, law enforcement, and medical professionals and would have to launch the program within 180 days of enactment.
- The FTC would submit annual reports to the Senate Commerce Committee and the House Energy and Commerce Committee for 10 years, starting within one year of enactment.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
National online safety push for kids
If enacted, the FTC would run a nationwide campaign to help minors stay safe online. It would start within 180 days. The campaign would share best practices for parents, kids, schools, and platforms. It would also promote up-to-date info on online harms and how to use parental controls and other tools. The FTC would report to Congress one year after enactment and then every year for 10 years.
Who is covered and safety focus
If enacted, a "minor" would mean someone under age 17. The campaign’s focus would include cybercrimes and access to drugs, tobacco, gambling, alcohol, and other adult content. It would also aim to curb compulsive online behavior and related health harms. It would promote safeguards and parental controls. This would set who is protected and which risks the campaign covers.
Who can partner on the campaign
If enacted, the FTC would be named as the lead agency. Partners would include Federal agencies (as defined in 5 U.S.C. 551), States, DC, territories, tribes, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits. This would set which groups can join the outreach and share materials. It would help coordination but limit official nonprofit partners to charities under tax law.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Lee (FL)
FL • R
Cosponsors
Soto
FL • D
Sponsored 11/25/2025
Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]
VA • D
Sponsored 12/17/2025
Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37]
TX • D
Sponsored 5/12/2026
Castro (TX)
TX • D
Sponsored 5/13/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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