AL HR189

Urges technology industry providers to conduct an ongoing public education campaign about the harms of inappropriate material accessible to minors online, including pornography, obscene material, and illegal solicitations.

Identifies exposure to inappropriate Internet content as a public health crisis causing emotional, mental, and medical illnesses in minors with broad individual and societal harms.

Requests that providers educate adults on inexpensive and no-cost methods available to filter or block the transmission of harmful material on Internet-connected devices.

Calls on technology companies to inform the general public about easy access to inappropriate material on the Internet and how to protect minors using such devices.