Bill · H.R. 8382· House(119-HR-8382)
To prohibit the manufacture and conveyance of certain products for children that incorporate an artificial intelligence chatbot, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 4/20/2026
- Last activity
- 4/21/2026 — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3000-3001)
- Sponsored by
- Blake Moore
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill aims to prohibit the manufacture and distribution of certain products used by children. Specifically, it targets children's toys or child care articles that include an artificial intelligence chatbot. The ban applies to manufacturing for sale, importing into the United States, selling, or conveying these items. This prohibition would begin 180 days after the Act is enacted. Violations of this rule would be treated as violations of the Consumer Product Safety Act.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
The bill enhances consumer protection by prohibiting the sale of specific AI-integrated products for children under the Consumer Product Safety Act.
Does this put more rules on large technology companies?+4
The bill regulates the application of artificial intelligence technologies in consumer products intended for children.
Would children be better off under this?+3
The legislation limits the use of interactive chatbots in products designed for children.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-4
The bill imposes a prohibition on the manufacture, import, and sale of specific goods, which restricts commercial activity for businesses in this sector.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prohibition of AI Chatbots in Products: This provision prevents the manufacture, sale, or distribution of children's toys or child care articles that incorporate an artificial intelligence chatbot. (Section 1(a))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on Commerce: The bill prohibits persons from manufacturing, importing, selling, or distributing certain products, which impacts the ability to commerce with these specific items. (Section 1(a))
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Big Tech Regulation+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+3Good For Business Owners-4
- 4/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/21/2026
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3000-3001)
- 4/20/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
Valerie FousheeDemocrat · North Carolina