Federal App Store Accountability Act — Proposed (Dec 2024)
The Federal App Store Accountability Act proposed requiring major app store operators to implement age verification and parental consent mechanisms before allowing minors to download apps. Would establish federal standards for app distribution platforms. Proposed in December 2024 and reintroduced in 2025.
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