Promoting a Safe Internet for Minors Act

This bill amends the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to promote online safety for minors by replacing existing sections with new provisions for a public awareness campaign, annual reporting, and definitions. Sec. 211, Public awareness and educational campaign: Within 180 days, the Federal Trade Commission, with partners including other agencies, governments, nonprofits, schools, industry, law enforcement, and medical professionals, must run a nationwide program to promote safe internet use by minors. This includes identifying best practices for educators, platforms, minors, and parents; running an outreach and education campaign; facilitating information exchange on online harms and benefits; and providing access to online safety education from other entities. Sec. 212, Annual report: The Commission must submit a report to the Senate Commerce and House Energy and Commerce Committees within one year and annually for 10 years, describing activities under the public awareness campaign. Sec. 213, Definitions: Defines key terms: 'agency' as per federal law, 'Commission' as the Federal Trade Commission, 'minor' as under age 17, 'nonprofit organization' as tax-exempt under IRS code, 'online safety' as protecting minors from cybercrimes, narcotics, tobacco, gambling, alcohol, and adult content; preventing compulsive behavior and adverse health impacts; and facilitating safeguards and parental controls, and 'State' as including states, territories, and federally recognized Indian Tribes.