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Online Child Protection: New Rules for Internet Services.

This act establishes a new commission to develop recommendations for online companies to better protect children from online exploitation. It also updates legal terminology, replacing "child pornography" with "child sexual abuse material" to standardize and strengthen efforts against this issue. The goal is to enhance child safety online through improved cooperation and tools for law enforcement.
Key points
Establishment of a National Commission on Online Child Sexual Exploitation Prevention to develop guidelines for internet service providers.
Change of the term "child pornography" to "child sexual abuse material" across numerous federal statutes to standardize legal language.
Strengthening cooperation between online companies and law enforcement in reporting and combating online child exploitation crimes.
Extension of data retention periods for child exploitation reports to aid investigations.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6544
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]
Process start date: 2022-02-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

EARN IT Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6544.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of a National Commission on Online Child Sexual Exploitation Prevention to develop guidelines for internet service providers.
  • Change of the term "child pornography" to "child sexual abuse material" across numerous federal statutes to standardize legal language.
  • Strengthening cooperation between online companies and law enforcement in reporting and combating online child exploitation crimes.
  • Extension of data retention periods for child exploitation reports to aid investigations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Security Courts and Law Informatization