Protecting Kids from Human-Like Chatbots Act

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1. 2026-10-01Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2. 2026-10-01Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
3. 2026-10-01Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
4. 2026-10-01Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

• Rep. Josh Gottheimer D-NJ-5
• Rep. Mike Kennedy R-UT-3
• Rep. Doris O. Matsui D-CA-7
• Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks R-IA-1