Putting the Next Generation First
In the News
Congresswoman
Erin Houchin
Congressman
John James
Senator
Mike Lee
Tony
Perkins
Indiana Family Institute
Families deserve consistent protection, no matter what state they live in. Today, a child’s safety online depends on a patchwork of state laws—some strong, some nonexistent. The ASAA creates one national standard so every parent gets the same clear, reliable safeguards.
Why the App Store Accountability Act Matters
The App Store Accountability Act (ASAA) brings long-standing real-world protections into the digital world. Children should not lose safeguards simply because purchases and agreements happen on a screen. ASAA gives parents clarity, restores basic consumer protections, and ensures app stores operate with the same honesty and accountability required of every other business.
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Extending Real-World Protections Online
Kids need parental consent for age-restricted purchases in stores—apps should be no different. ASAA applies the same common-sense standards to digital marketplaces that already exist everywhere else.
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Stopping Minors From Entering Legal Contracts
Right now, children routinely tap “I agree” on binding legal terms they can’t understand. ASAA closes that loophole and ensures parents—not kids—are the ones authorizing these agreements.
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Ending Misleading App Ratings
Too many apps labeled “kid-friendly” contain violent content, anonymous chat features, or manipulative design. ASAA holds app stores accountable for accurate, transparent age ratings.
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Empowering Parents With Download Approval
Parents get one simple, powerful tool: the ability to approve apps before they’re downloaded. No more guessing what’s behind a misleading rating.
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Providing National, Not Patchwork, Protection
States like Utah, Texas, and Louisiana have acted, but families deserve consistent nationwide safeguards. The federal ASAA ensures every child benefits from the same standards.
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Accountability, Not Overreach
This isn’t censorship—it’s consumer protection. ASAA ensures Big Tech follows the same rules brick-and-mortar businesses have followed for decades.
By the Numbers
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A 2024 review found hundreds of apps marked “child-appropriate” that contained adult or harmful content.
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88% of parents support requiring parental approval for app downloads
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Nearly 1 in 5 teens say they’re on YouTube or TikTok with no breaks.
The average number of apps used by American teens.
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What Leaders Are Saying
“Adults have no First Amendment right to avoid age verification.”
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— Justice Clarence Thomas, Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton (2025)
“Kids cannot consent — and any company that exposes them to addictive or adult material should be held accountable. The App Store Accountability Act holds Big Tech companies to the same standard as local corner stores. It safeguards the next generation by empowering parents and ensures that when it comes to protecting children, no one is above the law.”
Representative
John James
For too long, Big Tech has profited from app stores through which children access violent and sexual material while risking contact from online predators. Our legislation brings age verification and accountability to the source of the problem.
Senator
Mike Lee
Requiring parental consent before kids can download apps is a commonsense measure that ensures parents can stay informed and engaged in their children’s digital lives… we empower them to better protect their children while fostering open communication and digital literacy.
Representative
Gus Bilirakis
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