Bill · H.R. 5360· House(119-HR-5360)
AWARE Act
- Introduced
- 9/15/2025
- Last activity
- 12/11/2025 — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Sponsored by
- Erin Houchin
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 5
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "AI Warnings And Resources for Education Act" or the "AWARE Act," directs the Federal Trade Commission to take action regarding AI chatbot use among minors. The legislation requires the Commission to develop and release educational resources for parents, educators, and minors. These resources are intended to address the safe and responsible use of AI chatbots. The Commission must complete this task within 180 days of the Act's enactment. Furthermore, the development of these resources must be done in consultation with relevant Federal agencies.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would children be better off under this?+6
The bill creates resources to help minors understand the safe and responsible use of AI chatbots.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
The bill directs the FTC to provide resources on privacy, data collection, and safe AI chatbot use to protect consumers.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+5
The bill requires the development of educational resources regarding privacy and data collection practices in AI chatbots.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Educational Resources for Safety: The Commission will develop tools to help parents, educators, and minors understand how to identify safe and unsafe AI chatbot use (Section 2(a) and Section 2(b)(1)). This provides a way for people to navigate digital safety more effectively.
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Privacy Awareness: The bill requires resources regarding privacy and data collection practices (Section 2(b)(2)). This could help individuals understand how their information is being handled when using these technologies.
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Parental Guidance: The Act mandates the creation of best practices for parents who are supervising the use of AI chatbots by minors (Section 2(b)(3)). This offers a framework for parents to better manage their children's digital interactions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+6
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Childcare Affordability+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 5/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/11/2025
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 11/21/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 9/15/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jake AuchinclossDemocrat · Massachusetts
Lloyd DoggettDemocrat · Texas
Craig GoldmanRepublican · Texas
Josh HarderDemocrat · California
Mariannette Miller-MeeksRepublican · Iowa
Sarah McBrideDemocrat · Delaware
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia