What does Preamble of HR 7757 do?

This bill is formally titled 'To protect children and teens online, empower parents and strengthen families, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. of HR 7757 do?

This bill is formally titled the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act. The bill may also be referred to as the KIDS Act.

What does Covered platform defined. of HR 7757 do?

This section defines the term 'covered platform'. A 'covered platform' is defined as 'an online platform used primarily for social media'.

What does Relationship to State laws. of HR 7757 do?

This section addresses the relationship between federal law and state laws.

What does Effective date. of HR 7757 do?

This section establishes the effective date for Subtitle C, titled 'Stop Profiling Youth and Kids'.

What does Relationship to State laws. of HR 7757 do?

This section addresses the relationship between the provisions of this subtitle and state laws.

What does Definitions. of HR 7757 do?

This section establishes definitions for the 'Safe Social Media Act'.

What does Report by Commission on social media use by minors. of HR 7757 do?

This section, titled 'Report by Commission on social media use by minors,' is part of the 'No Fentanyl on Social Media Act'.

What does Report on the ability of minors to access fentanyl through of HR 7757 do?

This section, titled 'Report on the ability of minors to access fentanyl through social media platforms,' is part of the 'Assessing Safety Tools for Parents and Minors Act'.

What does Industry review and report. of HR 7757 do?

This section establishes a requirement for an industry review and report related to chatbots and the mental health of minors.

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KIDS Act — HR. 7757

Last updated: 3/3/2026 · Introduced: 3/3/2026

Author: Brett Guthrie (R-KY)

TL;DR (AI)

The KIDS Act mandates technology verification measures for online platforms to identify minors and restrict access to harmful content.
Providers of covered platforms must implement safeguards for minors, including parental controls and limitations on communication with other users.
The Act prohibits ephemeral messaging features for minors and direct messaging features for children under 13.
Chatbot providers are required to disclose that their services are AI systems and must establish policies to protect minors from harmful content.
The Act requires comprehensive reports on minors' access to fentanyl through social media and the mental health impacts of chatbots.
The Kids Internet Safety Partnership (KISP) is established to identify risks and develop best practices for online safety for minors.
State laws that conflict with the provisions of the KIDS Act are restricted, ensuring a uniform federal standard for protecting minors online.

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