S. 4407 Introduced Science, Technology, Communications

CHATBOT Act

A bill to require the creation of family accounts for children to be able to use artificial intelligence chatbots, to require verifiable parental consent for teens using artificial intelligence chatbots, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] Introduced April 28, 2026 Cosponsors 3 (1 R, 2 D) Latest action August 5, 2026

Summary

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Actions

  1. Aug 5, 2026 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  2. Apr 28, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  3. Apr 28, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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