U.S. HouseH.R. 7757

KIDS Act: online safety rules for children and teens

The Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act combines proposals aimed at changing how large online platforms handle children’s privacy, default settings, design features, parental tools, and harmful or exploitative online activity. The House passed the amended bill on June 29, 2026, by a vote of 267–117.

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Why it matters to youth

The possible impact

The bill could change the privacy settings, design choices, advertising practices, and safety protections young people encounter on major apps and websites. It may also affect how platforms determine whether a user is a child or teen.

Questions to watch

What is still being debated

How would platforms verify age while protecting privacy? Which services and design features would be covered? How would federal and state enforcement work? Would later Senate changes alter the protections approved by the House?

Primary sources

Check the record

Legislation can change quickly. Use the linked official records for the latest text, actions, and vote information.