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US S3314

US S3314
SCREEN Act Shielding Children's Retinas from Egregious Exposure on the Net Act


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Introduced
11/15/2023
In Committee
11/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to require certain interactive computer services to adopt and operate technology verification measures to ensure that users of the platform are not minors, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Shielding Children's Retinas from Egregious Exposure on the Net Act (SCREEN Act), requires certain interactive computer services that provide pornographic content to adopt and utilize technology verification measures to ensure that users are not minors and to prevent minors from accessing harmful content. The bill defines key terms, such as "covered platform," "harmful to minors," and "technology verification measure." It also outlines requirements for the age verification process, data security, and the role of the Federal Trade Commission in enforcing the law and providing guidance to covered platforms. The bill aims to protect the physical and psychological well-being of minors by shielding them from access to online pornographic content.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 11/15/2023)

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