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This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to conduct a comprehensive review of how technology industries are working to protect minors' online safety within 6 months of the Act's enactment. The review will involve consulting with various stakeholders including industry representatives, parents, technology experts, privacy specialists, and mental health professionals to assess current efforts in online child protection. Specifically, the FTC must evaluate industry strategies such as educational resources, parental control tools, content age labeling, privacy settings, and other safety technologies designed to mitigate potential online risks for children under 17 years old. The FTC will then be required to submit a detailed report to the Senate's Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the House's Committee on Energy and Commerce within 3 years, presenting their findings and offering recommendations for improving online safety for minors. The bill is exempt from typical paperwork reduction requirements and aims to provide a structured, collaborative approach to understanding and addressing digital safety challenges for young people.

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