H.Res. 721 · 117th Congress · House

Calling for the establishment of an app ratings board to enforce consistent and accurate age and content ratings of apps on internet-ready devices and calling on technology companies to ensure the implementation of user-friendly and streamlined parental controls on devices used by minors.

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Introduced
Oct 15, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
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Signed into Law
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Executive Summary

This resolution calls for technology and application (app) development companies to create an app rating board that establishes new criteria for age-appropriate app ratings, and it calls on technology companies to manufacture internet-ready devices with user-friendly parental controls and default safety settings.

Action Timeline

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  1. OCT 18, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

  2. OCT 15, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. OCT 15, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. OCT 15, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committees

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Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee

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Referred: Oct 18, 2021

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Oct 15, 2021

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