Technology

The KIDS Act (HR 7757) requires online platforms to implement age verification measures and safety features to protect minors from harmful content and interactions. It mandates platforms to provide parental control tools, limit design features that encourage compulsive use, and prevent access to illegal products like drugs or alcohol. The bill also requires platforms to establish reporting mechanisms for harms to minors and disclose when chatbots are artificial intelligence systems. The law applies to social media platforms, video games, and chatbot providers that meet the definition of a "covered platform" under the bill.

HR 915, the Small Business Technological Act of 2025, expands the use of Small Business Administration (SBA) Section 7(a) loans to cover business software, cloud computing services, and AI-powered tools that handle payroll, HR, sales, billing, accounting, and inventory management. It directly affects small businesses seeking loans for operational technology upgrades, allowing them to use SBA funds for these specific tech services without changing existing loan purposes. The bill amends the Small Business Act to explicitly permit these uses under Section 7(a), clarifying that existing loans for similar purposes before the law's enactment remain valid. It does not expand loan use for research, development, or working capital beyond current definitions.