United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 D · 1 R cosponsors

HR 6289 — Promoting a Safe Internet for Minors Act

Last action — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced November 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 40% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill relates to commerce, manufacturing, and trade regulations.

This legislation focuses on regulating aspects of commerce, manufacturing, and trade. It has been introduced and is being reviewed by relevant congressional committees.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

1 section in 1 law

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-124).

Promoting a safe internet for children · 15 U.S.C. ch. 91A Amends the act as a whole

Also cites: 5 U.S.C. § 551, 26 U.S.C. § 501

How this bill changes current law

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The bill updates the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act by revising the provisions for public awareness, education, and definitions related to online safety for minors.

  • 15 U.S.C. § 6551

    For the purposes of this chapter, the issue of Internet safety includes issues regarding the use of the Internet in a manner that promotes safe online activity for children, protects children from cybercrimes, including crimes by online predators, and helps parents shield their children from material that is inappropriate for minors. → Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Commission, in partnership with the heads of other relevant agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit organizations, schools, industry, law enforcement, medical professionals, and other appropriate entities, shall carry out a program throughout the United States to promote the safe use of the internet by minors, that includes the following: (1) The identification, promotion, and encouragement of best practices for educators, online platforms, minors, and parents and guardians to protect minors online. (2) The establishment and implementation of an outreach and education campaign throughout the United States that promotes online safety for minors. (3) The facilitation of access to, and the exchange of, information regarding online safety for minors to promote up-to-date knowledge regarding harms and risks negatively impacting or benefits positively impacting minors online. (4) The facilitation of access to publicly accessible online safety education and public awareness efforts by other relevant agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit organizations, schools, industry, and other appropriate entities.

    This change replaces the prior general statement about Internet safety with specific mandates for a public awareness and educational campaign focused on minors.

  • 15 U.S.C. § 6551

    Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter for 10 years, the Commission shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report that describes the activities carried out under section 211.

    This change establishes a requirement for annual reporting on the activities related to online safety for minors.

  • 15 U.S.C. § 6551

    In this subtitle: (1) Agency.--The term `agency' has the meaning given that term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code. (2) Commission.--The term `Commission' means the Federal Trade Commission. (3) Minor.--The term `minor' means an individual under the age of 17. (4) Nonprofit organization.--The term `nonprofit organization' means an organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code. (5) Online safety.--The term `online safety' includes issues regarding the use of the internet in a manner that promotes safe online activity for minors through the following: (A) Protecting minors from cybercrimes, access to narcotics, tobacco products, gambling, alcohol, and other adult content. (B) Preventing compulsive behavior online and other adverse impacts on the physical and mental health of minors. (C) Facilitating the effective use of safeguards, parental controls, and other tools to empower parents, guardians, and minors to protect minors online. (6) State.--The term `State' means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, each commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, and each federally recognized Indian Tribe.

    This change introduces new definitions relevant to the context of online safety for minors.

Action History

  1. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  2. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Introduced in House

  5. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  6. Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 6289?
HR 6289 is sponsored by Lee, Laurel M. (Republican), Soto, Darren (Democratic), Vindman, Eugene Simon (Democratic), Doggett, Lloyd (Democratic), and Castro, Joaquin (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 6289?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced November 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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