01 — The Text
What.
- Social media and video game platforms must provide parental controls, limit kids' access to sexual content, and restrict addictive features like disappearing messages.
- AI chatbots must tell minors they're talking to AI (not humans) and provide suicide/crisis hotline numbers.
- Platforms with more than one-third sexual content must use technology to identify and block minors from accessing it.
- FTC and state attorneys general get power to enforce these rules.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Parents gain tools to monitor kids' online activity and spending, but face new limits on what platforms can offer (no ephemeral messaging for minors).
- Tech companies must spend money on age verification and safety features, which could slow product launches or increase costs.
- Children's privacy protections increase, though debate continues over whether these rules actually work or just shift risk elsewhere.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- House passed it 267-117 on June 29, 2026. Bill now goes to Senate for consideration.
- Contact your senator to express support or opposition before Senate votes.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Jun 29, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jun 29, 2026 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 267 - 117 (Roll no. 228). (text: CR H4280-4292)
- Jun 29, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 267 - 117 (Roll no. 228). (text: CR H4280-4292)
- Jun 29, 2026 — Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4302)
- Jun 29, 2026 — At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- Jun 29, 2026 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7757.
- Jun 29, 2026 — Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4280-4296)
- Jun 29, 2026 — Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.