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This bill aims to enhance online safety for minors by establishing a comprehensive public awareness and educational campaign to be carried out by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in collaboration with various stakeholders, including government agencies, schools, nonprofits, and industry partners. The bill defines a minor as an individual under 17 and mandates that the FTC develop and implement a nationwide program within 180 days of enactment to promote safe internet use. This program will include identifying and encouraging best practices for protecting minors online, creating an outreach and education campaign, facilitating information exchange about online risks and benefits, and providing access to online safety education resources. The bill also requires the FTC to submit annual reports to congressional committees for 10 years detailing the activities of this campaign. Specifically, the online safety efforts will focus on protecting minors from cybercrimes, inappropriate content (such as narcotics, tobacco, gambling, and alcohol), preventing compulsive online behavior, and empowering parents and guardians with tools to safeguard their children's online experiences.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6289/all-info