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HR6396Referred to Committee

Kid PROOF Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-12-03
Introduced
5
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

John James
John James
Republican · MI · Representative
Votes with party: 97.2% (507 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/J000307

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (5)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Angie Craig (D-MN-2)Original· 2025-12-03
  • Debbie Dingell (D-MI-6)Original· 2025-12-03
  • Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27)Original· 2025-12-03
  • Michael Lawler (R-NY-17)· 2026-02-23

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2025-12-03

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Education and WorkforceReferred To · 2025-12-03
  • House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2025-12-03

Plain-English Summary

The bill aims to protect children's health and safety, likely by establishing new standards or regulations related to products, substances, or practices that could harm kids. The measure has been sent to two congressional committees—one focused on energy and commerce issues and another on education and workforce matters—suggesting it may address multiple areas affecting children, such as consumer products, environmental hazards, or school-related health concerns.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Health
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