Bill · H.R. 6273· House(119-HR-6273)
SPY Kids Act
- Introduced
- 11/21/2025
- Last activity
- 12/11/2025 — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Sponsored by
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Stop Profiling Youth and Kids Act" aims to prohibit certain types of research on young people on digital platforms. It prevents covered platforms from conducting market or product-focused research on users known to be children. For users identified as teens, such research is prohibited unless the platform obtains verifiable parental consent first. The Federal Trade Commission is tasked with enforcing these rules regarding unfair or deceptive practices. Additionally, State attorneys general are granted authority to bring civil actions to protect their residents. The Act takes effect 90 days after it is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would children be better off under this?+8
The bill prohibits market and product-focused research on children under 13.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+7
The bill restricts the use of personal information for market research on children and teens on covered platforms.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+6
The bill prohibits digital platforms from conducting market or product-focused research on children and requires parental consent for teens.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Children from Research: Under Section 3(a), covered platforms are prohibited from conducting market or product-focused research on users known to be children (defined as under age 13).
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Increased Parental Control for Teens: According to Section 3(b), platforms cannot conduct market or product-focused research on teens (ages 13 to 17) without first obtaining verifiable parental consent.
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State-Level Legal Recourse: Section 4(b)(1) allows a State attorney general or official to bring civil actions to enjoin prohibited acts, enforce compliance, or obtain damages and restitution on behalf of residents.
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Federal Oversight: Section 4(a) empowers the Federal Trade Commission to enforce the Act, treating violations as unfair or deceptive acts or practices.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on State Lawmaking: Section 6 prevents any State or political subdivision from prescribing or enforcing any law, rule, or regulation that relates to the provisions of this Act.
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Limitations on Data Processing: Section 3(c) notes that the act does not limit processing personal information for specific purposes like measuring advertising or content performance, reach, or frequency.
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+8Good For Young Adults+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+7
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+6
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Voting Rights+1
- 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
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
- Introduced in House