H.R. 5630 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Safeguarding Children’s Privacy in Schools Act
H.R. 5630 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Oct 19, 2021, sponsored by Mary E. Miller with 31 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 19, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 31
- Policy area
- Commerce
What it does
Safeguarding Children's Privacy in Schools Act This bill revises the standards for parental consent with respect to the online collection, use, and disclosure of the personal information of a child. First, it revises the definition of verifiable parental consent to require websites and online services to obtain consent by a parent before collecting a child's personal information.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mary E. Miller (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 31 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 19, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. (Oct 20, 2021)
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- H.R. 7352: PPP and Bank Fraud Enforcement Harmonization Act of 2022
- H.R. 5313: Reese's Law
- S. 4900: SBIR and STTR Extension Act of 2022
- H.R. 1766: FTC Collaboration Act of 2021
- H.R. 4877: One Stop Shop for Small Business Compliance Act of 2021
- S. 169: ARTS Act
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Committees
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