U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce
12/08/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/08/2025 12:32
Chairmen Guthrie and Bilirakis Applaud FTC Workshop on Age Verification Technology
Chairmen Guthrie and Bilirakis Applaud FTC Workshop on Age Verification Technology
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, issued the following statement after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it will hold a workshop on age verification technology.
"As the digital economy continues to evolve at a rapid pace, we must ensure that new and emerging technologies are put to work to empower parents and safeguard children and teens," said Chairmen Guthrie and Bilirakis. "Age verification and estimation practices hold great promise to build a safer online world for America's young people. We thank President Trump, Chairman Ferguson, and Commissioner Meador for holding this timely workshop on age verification and estimation practices and look forward to advancing our shared goal of keeping the next generation safe."
CLICK HERE to read the FTC's announcement.
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