In CommitteeFiled Apr 13, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D)
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 13, 2026
Summary
The Parents Decide Act would force makers of computer and mobile operating systems to collect a user’s date of birth and, for anyone under 18, require a parent or legal guardian to confirm that age. It also obligates OS providers to let app developers access the verification data they need, while the FTC writes and enforces the rules. The goal is to give parents more control over what minors can do on their devices.
AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.
Topics
Track this bill
Get real-time alerts when HR 8250 changes status, plus AI-powered summaries and stage predictions.
Sign up free