H.R.6145: Protecting Our Children Online Act of 2008

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about education
  • Introduced May 22, 2008
  • Latest Major Action May 22, 2008

Bill Summary

Protecting Our Children Online Act of 2008 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require schools and libraries that receive telecommunications services at discounted rates under specified provisions to educate minors about safe online behavior. Requires that education to include information about: (1) interacting with other individuals through social networking websites, chat rooms, electronic mail, bulletin boards, instant messaging, and...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
May 22, 2008

Introduced in the House by Judy Biggert (R-Ill.)

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