H.Res. 721 · 116th Congress
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.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Mike Johnson
- Introduced
- 2019-11-20
- Latest action
- 2019-11-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Summary
This resolution calls for (1) technology and application (app) development companies to establish an app rating board to establish new criteria for age-appropriate app ratings, and (2) technology companies to manufacture internet-ready devices with user-friendly parental controls and default safety settings.