HR 4982 · 109th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

SAFER NET Act

Introduced 2006-03-16· Sponsored by Rep. Bean, Melissa L. [D-IL-8]· House

Bill Progress

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3234)(2006-05-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act of 2006 or the SAFER NET Act - Requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to establish an Office of Internet Safety and Public Awareness to be headed by a Director. Requires the FTC, acting through the Office, to carry out a nationwide program to increase public awareness and education regarding Internet safety, that utilizes existing resources and efforts of all levels of government and other appropriate entities and that includes: (1) evaluating and improving the efficiency of Internet safety efforts provided by such entities; (2) identifying and promoting best practices; (3) establishing and carrying out a national outreach and education campaign; (4) serving as the primary contact in the federal government and as a national clearinghouse for Internet safety information; (5) facilitating access to, and the exchange of, such information; (6) providing expert advice to the FTC; and (7) providing technical, financial, and other appropriate assistance to such entities.…

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Cosponsors (16)

14 Democrats2 Republicans