119th Congress · introduced in the House · Dec 5, 2025
SAFE BOTs Act
Official title from Congress.gov
Latest action (Dec 11, 2025): Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
View on Congress.govPolicy area: Commerce
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No cosponsors.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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Child safety and welfare · Computer security and identity theft · Computers and information technology · Drug, alcohol, tobacco use · Federal preemption · Fraud offenses and financial crimes · Gambling · Internet, web applications, social media · Pornography · Telephone and wireless communication
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NEWS MEDIA ALLIANCE · lobbying firm or registrant: NEWS MEDIA ALLIANCE
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$600,000
Spent on own lobbying
…m Malicious Interactions on Network Games (GAMING) Act; H.R. 6273, Stop Profiling Youth and (SPY) Kids Act; H.R. 6253, Algorithmic Choice and Transparency Act; H.R. 6489, Safeguarding Adolescents From Exploitative (SAFE) Bots Act; H.R. 1623, Shielding Children's Retinas from Egregious Exposure on the Net (SCREEN) Act; H.R. 6257…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
META PLATFORMS, INC. AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES · lobbying firm or registrant: META PLATFORMS, INC. AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Computer Industry
$5,880,000
Spent on own lobbying
…333, Parents Over Platforms Act; H.R. 6437, Kids Internet Safety Partnership Act; H.R. 6488, Reducing Exploitative Social Media Exposure for Teens (RESET) Act; H.R. 6489, Safeguarding Adolescents From Exploitative (SAFE) BOTs Act; H.R. 6499, Assessing Safety Tools for Parents and Minors Act; H.R. 6732, Coercion and Sexual Abuse…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
GOOGLE CLIENT SERVICES LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: GOOGLE CLIENT SERVICES LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
$3,230,000
Spent on own lobbying
…from Malicious Interactions on Network Games (GAMING) Act H.R. 6273, Stop Profiling Youth and (SPY) Kids Act H.R. 6253, Algorithmic Choice and Transparency Act H.R. 6489, Safeguarding Adolescents From Exploitative (SAFE) Bots Act H.R. 6257, Safe Messaging for Kids Act of 2025 H.R. 6333, Parents Over Platforms Act H.R. 6334, Dee…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
21ST CENTURY PRIVACY COALITION · lobbying firm or registrant: MAYER BROWN LLP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
H.R. 6489, Safeguarding Adolescents from Exploitative (SAFE) Bots Act H.R. 1623, Shielding Children's Retinas from Egregious Exposure on the Net (SCREEN) Act H.R. 6257,…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
EBAY INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: EBAY INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
$540,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act. H.R. 8818 - Americans Privacy Rights Act. H.R. 7890 / S. 836 - Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act. H.R. 6489 - SAFE Bots Act. H.R. 6266 - Algorithm Accountability Act. Executive Order 14392 - Ensuring Truthful Advertising of Products Claiming to be Made in America.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$1,580,000
Spent on own lobbying
…1 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act. H.R.6265 - Safer GAMING Act. H.R.6273 - SPY Kids Act. H.R.6253 - Algorithmic Transparency and Choice Act. H.R.6489 - SAFE BOTs Act. H.R.6257 - SMK Act of 2025. H.R.3149 - App Store Accountability Act. H.R.6333 - Parents Over Platforms Act. H.R.6488 - RESET Act. S.3546 - A b…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOFTWARE & INFORMATION INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (SIIA) · lobbying firm or registrant: CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Computer Industry
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…al Media Act; H.R.6253, Algorithmic Choice and Transparency Act; H.R.6259, No Fentanyl on Social Media Act; H.R.6289, Promoting a Safe Internet for Minors Act; H.R.6489, SAFE BOTs Act; H.R.6437, Kids Internet Safety Partnership Act; H.R.5360, AI Warnings And Resources for Education (AWARE) Act; H.R.6265, Safer Guarding of Adol…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
TECHNET · lobbying firm or registrant: CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Computer Industry
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…al Media Act; H.R.6253, Algorithmic Choice and Transparency Act; H.R.6259, No Fentanyl on Social Media Act; H.R.6289, Promoting a Safe Internet for Minors Act; H.R.6489, SAFE BOTs Act; H.R.6437, Kids Internet Safety Partnership Act; H.R.5360, AI Warnings And Resources for Education (AWARE) Act; H.R.6265, Safer Guarding of Adol…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
COX ENTERPRISES INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: COX ENTERPRISES INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 16, 2026 · issue area: Computer Industry
$470,000
Spent on own lobbying
…en's privacy; S. 1748 - Kids Online Safety Act; S. 836 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act; H.R. 6253 - Algorithmic Transparency and Choice Act; H.R. 6489 - SAFE BOTs Act; H.R. 3149/S. 1586 - App Store Accountability Act; H.R. 6333 - Parents Over Platforms Act; H.R. 6292 - Don't Sell Kids' Data Act of 2025; H.R.…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SPRING CARE, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: SPRING CARE, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 16, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$20,000
Spent on own lobbying
safety of AI chatbots for mental health; H.R. 7757, Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act: Includes provisions to protect minors online (H.R. 6489); AI in clinical care
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
COMPUTER & COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: KELSAY STRATEGIES LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 12, 2026 · issue area: Computer Industry
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…from Malicious Interactions on Network Games (GAMING) Act H.R.6273 - Stop Profiling Youth and (SPY) Kids Act H.R.6253 - Algorithmic Choice and Transparency Act H.R.6489 - Safeguarding Adolescents From Exploitative (SAFE) Bots Act H.R.1623 - Shielding Children's Retinas from Egregious Exposure on the Net (SCREEN) Act H.R.6257 -…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
COMPUTER & COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: KELSAY STRATEGIES LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Computer Industry
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…from Malicious Interactions on Network Games (GAMING) Act H.R.6273 - Stop Profiling Youth and (SPY) Kids Act H.R.6253 - Algorithmic Choice and Transparency Act H.R.6489 - Safeguarding Adolescents From Exploitative (SAFE) Bots Act H.R.1623 - Shielding Children's Retinas from Egregious Exposure on the Net (SCREEN) Act H.R.6257 -…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
EBAY INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: EBAY INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
$580,000
Spent on own lobbying
…, Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act. H.R. 8818 - Americans Privacy Rights Act. H.R. 7890/ S. 836 - Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act. H.R. 6489 - SAFE Bots Act. H.R. 6266 - Algorithm Accountability Act. H.R. 9057/ S. 294 - COOL Online Act. Executive Order 14392, Ensuring Truthful Advertising of Product…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NEWS MEDIA ALLIANCE · lobbying firm or registrant: NEWS MEDIA ALLIANCE
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$475,000
Spent on own lobbying
…m Malicious Interactions on Network Games (GAMING) Act; H.R. 6273, Stop Profiling Youth and (SPY) Kids Act; H.R. 6253, Algorithmic Choice and Transparency Act; H.R. 6489, Safeguarding Adolescents From Exploitative (SAFE) Bots Act; H.R. 1623, Shielding Children's Retinas from Egregious Exposure on the Net (SCREEN) Act; H.R. 6257…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
META PLATFORMS, INC. AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES · lobbying firm or registrant: META PLATFORMS, INC. AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Computer Industry
$5,990,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Act; H.R. 3209, App Store Freedom Act; H.R. 2657, Sammys Law; H.R. 6273, Stop Profiling Youth and Kids Act; H.R. 6253, Algorithmic Transparency and Choice Act; H.R. 6489, Safeguarding Adolescents From Exploitative (SAFE) BOTs Act; H.R. 1623, Shielding Children's Retinas from Egregious Exposure on the Net (SCREEN) Act; H.R. 6257…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
GOOGLE CLIENT SERVICES LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: GOOGLE CLIENT SERVICES LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
$3,570,000
Spent on own lobbying
…from Malicious Interactions on Network Games (GAMING) Act H.R. 6273, Stop Profiling Youth and (SPY) Kids Act H.R. 6253, Algorithmic Choice and Transparency Act H.R. 6489, Safeguarding Adolescents From Exploitative (SAFE) Bots Act H.R. 6257, Safe Messaging for Kids Act of 2025 H.R. 6333, Parents Over Platforms Act H.R. 6334, Dee…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$1,840,000
Spent on own lobbying
…1 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act. H.R.6265 - Safer GAMING Act. H.R.6273 - SPY Kids Act. H.R.6253 - Algorithmic Transparency and Choice Act. H.R.6489 - SAFE BOTs Act. H.R.6257 - SMK Act of 2025. H.R.3149 - App Store Accountability Act. H.R.6333 - Parents Over Platforms Act. H.R.6488 - RESET Act. S.3546 - A b…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
TECHNET · lobbying firm or registrant: CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Computer Industry
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…al Media Act; H.R.6253, Algorithmic Choice and Transparency Act; H.R.6259, No Fentanyl on Social Media Act; H.R.6289, Promoting a Safe Internet for Minors Act; H.R.6489, SAFE BOTs Act; H.R.6437, Kids Internet Safety Partnership Act; H.R.5360, AI Warnings And Resources for Education (AWARE) Act; H.R.6265, Safer Guarding of Adol…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOFTWARE & INFORMATION INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (SIIA) · lobbying firm or registrant: CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Computer Industry
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…al Media Act; H.R.6253, Algorithmic Choice and Transparency Act; H.R.6259, No Fentanyl on Social Media Act; H.R.6289, Promoting a Safe Internet for Minors Act; H.R.6489, SAFE BOTs Act; H.R.6437, Kids Internet Safety Partnership Act; H.R.5360, AI Warnings And Resources for Education (AWARE) Act; H.R.6265, Safer Guarding of Adol…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
COX ENTERPRISES INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: COX ENTERPRISES INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Computer Industry
$750,000
Spent on own lobbying
…en's privacy; S. 1748 - Kids Online Safety Act; S. 836 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act; H.R. 6253 - Algorithmic Transparency and Choice Act; H.R. 6489 - SAFE BOTs Act; H.R. 3149/S. 1586 - App Store Accountability Act; H.R. 6333 - Parents Over Platforms Act; H.R. 6292 - Don't Sell Kids' Data Act of 2025; H.R.…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
21ST CENTURY PRIVACY COALITION · lobbying firm or registrant: MAYER BROWN LLP
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 17, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
H.R. 6489, Safeguarding Adolescents from Exploitative (SAFE) Bots Act H.R. 1623, Shielding Children's Retinas from Egregious Exposure on the Net (SCREEN) Act H.R. 6257,…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SPRING CARE, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: SPRING CARE, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 14, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$18,007
Spent on own lobbying
safety of AI chatbots for mental health; H.R. 7757, Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act: Includes provisions to protect minors online (H.R. 6489); AI in clinical care
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
EBAY INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: EBAY INC.
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 21, 2026 · issue area: Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
$580,000
Spent on own lobbying
…, Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act. H.R. 8818 - Americans Privacy Rights Act. H.R. 7890/ S. 836 - Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act. H.R. 6489 - SAFE Bots Act. H.R. 6266 - Algorithm Accountability Act. S. 294 - COOL Online Act. Executive Order 14392, Ensuring Truthful Advertising of Products Claiming…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
META PLATFORMS, INC. AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES · lobbying firm or registrant: META PLATFORMS, INC. AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Computer Industry
$7,080,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Act; H.R. 3209, App Store Freedom Act; H.R. 2657, Sammys Law; H.R. 6273, Stop Profiling Youth and Kids Act; H.R. 6253, Algorithmic Transparency and Choice Act; H.R. 6489, Safeguarding Adolescents From Exploitative (SAFE) BOTs Act; H.R. 1623, Shielding Children's Retinas from Egregious Exposure on the Net (SCREEN) Act; H.R. 6257…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NEWS MEDIA ALLIANCE · lobbying firm or registrant: NEWS MEDIA ALLIANCE
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$330,000
Spent on own lobbying
…m Malicious Interactions on Network Games (GAMING) Act; H.R. 6273, Stop Profiling Youth and (SPY) Kids Act; H.R. 6253, Algorithmic Choice and Transparency Act; H.R. 6489, Safeguarding Adolescents From Exploitative (SAFE) Bots Act; H.R. 1623, Shielding Children's Retinas from Egregious Exposure on the Net (SCREEN) Act; H.R. 6257…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing