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# Protecting Kids from Human-Like Chatbots Act

Summary, written by a model from the CRS summary

Judging by its title, this bill aims to protect children from chatbots that act like humans. Only the title was provided, so its specific provisions are unknown.

Model-rated AI relevance 90%: The title targets AI chatbots directly. (claude-opus-5-5, Oct 22, 2026)

safety privacy

GW

Sponsored by

[George WhitesidesDemocrat CA](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/W000830)

Data as of: bills Oct 22, 2026 · votes Oct 21, 2026 · statements Oct 19, 2026. [What changed](https://whovotedwhy.com/data/changes.json)

## Progress

1.  Introduced
    
    Oct 1, 2026
    
2.  Reported by committee
    
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3.  Passed House
    
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4.  Passed Senate
    
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5.  Became law
    
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Latest action · October 1, 2026

Referred 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.

## What members said

Releases that cite this bill first, then releases on the same topics.

[Sara Jacobs](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/J000305) Democrat toward oversight Oct 16, 2026 · same topic

Jacobs argues Congress should pursue both AI innovation and safety guardrails, addressing societal, model, deployer, and impact-level risks rather than prioritizing speed over safety.

[Source ↗](https://sarajacobs.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-sara-jacobs-pens-newsweek-op-ed-on-how-to-win-the-ai-race)

[Pete Ricketts](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/R000618) Republican mixed Oct 14, 2026 · same topic

Ricketts supports strengthening American AI innovation and export controls on chips to China while backing 'commonsense guardrails' for safety without stifling innovation.

[Source ↗](https://www.ricketts.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ricketts-champions-ai-innovation-and-safety/)

[Rashida Tlaib](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/T000481) Democrat toward oversight Oct 14, 2026 · same topic

Tlaib introduces a bill to ban federal funding for AI-enabled mass surveillance and facial recognition technologies like Flock cameras.

[Source ↗](https://tlaib.house.gov/posts/rep-tlaib-introduces-bill-to-remove-and-prohibit-flock-cameras-mass-surveillance-technologies)

[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/O000172) Democrat toward oversight Oct 13, 2026 · same topic

Ocasio-Cortez and colleagues urge the FAA to pause its AI air traffic management tool until safety testing, oversight, and accountability questions are answered.

[Source ↗](https://ocasio-cortez.house.gov/media/press-releases/ocasio-cortez-mcclain-delaney-beyer-mfume-subramanyam-and-elfreth-lead-calls)

[Lisa Blunt Rochester](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/B001303) Democrat neutral Oct 13, 2026 · same topic

Blunt Rochester describes meetings with AI experts and OpenAI leadership to discuss national security threats and recent AI safety issues, without stating a specific policy position.

[Source ↗](https://www.bluntrochester.senate.gov/news/press-releases/news-senator-blunt-rochester-returns-from-congressional-delegation-visits-on-coast-guard-ai-national-security/)

[Catherine Cortez Masto](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/C001113) Democrat toward oversight Oct 13, 2026 · same topic

Cortez Masto and Horsford call for worker privacy protections against the sale of employee data to Google for training AI, warning de-identification safeguards may be insufficient.

[Source ↗](https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-horsford-call-for-worker-privacy-protections-as-spirit-airlines-plans-to-sell-employee-data-to-train-google-ai/)

[Mark Kelly](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/K000377) Democrat toward oversight Oct 13, 2026 · same topic

Kelly advocates legislation requiring human oversight and accountability for military AI, ensuring servicemembers can operate when AI systems fail.

[Source ↗](https://www.kelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-kelly-writes-washington-times-op-ed-on-keeping-humans-in-command-as-ai-transforms-warfare/)

[Tom Barrett](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/B001321) Republican toward oversight Oct 9, 2026 · same topic

Barrett introduced legislation creating a Cabinet-level federal office to oversee AI and emerging technology threats and ensure strong guardrails.

[Source ↗](https://barrett.house.gov/media/press-releases/barrett-introduces-legislation-address-growing-threats-artificial-intelligence)

Bill data read 2026-10-22T14:48:01.167Z