H.R. 3461 would establish a public awareness campaign regarding Internet safety.
Detailed Summary
Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act of 2007 - Requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to carry out a nationwide program to increase public awareness and education regarding Internet safety, including including threats to online commercial transactions, financial information and privacy, and juveniles, using existing resources and efforts of all levels of government and other appropriate entities. Includes in the program activities relating to best practices, a national outreach and education campaign, and information access and exchange. Authorizes appropriations.
Directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an Online Safety and Technology working group comprised of representatives of the business community, public interest groups, federal agencies, and other appropriate groups.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 11/14/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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