FTC to launch nationwide internet safety campaign for teens
H.R. 6289 — Promoting a Safe Internet for Minors Act · Filed by Laurel Lee (R-FL) · 4 cosponsors · Introduced Nov 25, 2025 · Markup held
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What it does
This bill directs the Federal Trade Commission, working with schools, nonprofits, law enforcement, and tech companies, to launch a nationwide public awareness campaign within 180 days to teach minors, parents, educators, and online platforms how to use the internet safely. The FTC must report annually for 10 years on its activities. The bill defines 'online safety' to include protection from cybercrime, illegal substances, gambling, adult content, and mental health harms.
Why we flagged it
The bill's core function is to establish a federally coordinated public awareness and education campaign on internet safety for minors, with no regulatory teeth or enforcement mechanism—purely informational and collaborative.
What the text implies
- The bill does not impose any new restrictions on tech platforms or require them to change their business models; it is purely educational and advisory, leaving actual enforcement and platform accountability to existing law.
- Annual reporting requirement creates a 10-year commitment of FTC resources and staff time, which may compete with other FTC priorities in consumer protection or antitrust enforcement.
The full analysis lists 3 implications of this text.
Who it affects
The bill creates a coordinated, transparent public education effort on internet safety for minors with no apparent regulatory burden or cost to ordinary citizens. It mandates accountability through annual reporting and involves broad stakeholder input (schools, nonprofits, parents, law enforcement), making it a straightforward public health measure.