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New Bill Mandates Age Verification for Kids' Apps

4/2/2026

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Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) will introduce the Empowering Parents to Protect Their Children’s Devices Act, requiring Apple and Google to verify users’ ages before downloading apps.
The measure aims to help parents restrict access to harmful content for children under 13 using social media and AI chatbots.
The bill would require the Federal Trade Commission to establish standards for age-verification data and impose penalties for violations, with bipartisan support.

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Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) will introduce the Empowering Parents to Protect Their Children’s Devices Act, requiring Apple and Google to verify users’ ages before downloading apps.
The measure aims to help parents restrict access to harmful content for children under 13 using social media and AI chatbots.
The bill would require the Federal Trade Commission to establish standards for age-verification data and impose penalties for violations, with bipartisan support.