Bill117th CongressFiled Oct 15, 2021Science, Technology, Communications
H.Res. 721
Calling for the establishment of an app ratings board to enforce consistent and accurate age and content ratings of apps on internet-ready devices and calling on technology companies to ensure the implementation of user-friendly and streamlined parental controls on devices used by minors.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 15, 2021)
This resolution calls for technology and application (app) development companies to create an app rating board that establishes new criteria for age-appropriate app ratings, and it calls on technology companies to manufacture internet-ready devices with user-friendly parental controls and default safety settings.
What just happenedOct 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4](R-LA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseOct 15, 2021
- Oct 18, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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