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Protecting Kids on Social Media: Age Verification and Parental Consent

This new law aims to enhance online safety for children. Social media platforms will be required to verify user ages, and children under 13 will be prohibited from accessing them. For teenagers aged 13-17, parental consent will be mandatory, and algorithmic recommendation systems will be disabled.
Key points
Mandatory age verification for all social media platform users.
Prohibition of social media access for children under 13 years old.
Parental or guardian consent required for account creation for individuals aged 13-17.
Ban on algorithmic recommendation systems for users under 18 years old.
Establishment of a voluntary, secure digital identification pilot program for age and parental relationship verification.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_6149
Sponsor: Rep. James, John [R-MI-10]
Process start date: 2023-11-01