{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://houchin.house.gov/media/press-releases/houchin-auchincloss-introduce-first-house-bill-ai-chatbot-companions", "Houchin, Auchincloss Introduce First House Bill on AI Chatbot Companions", "2025-09-25", "2025", "2025-09", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Erin Houchin", "H001093", "houchin.house.gov", "houchin", "https://houchin.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) and Congressman Jake Auchincloss (MA-04) introduced the AI Warnings And Resources for Education (AWARE) Act, the first House legislation to address the growing use of AI chatbot companions by minors.\n\nThe bill directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in consultation with other federal agencies, to create public resources for parents, educators, and minors on how to safely and responsibly engage with AI chatbots. These resources will provide guidance on identifying unsafe bots, understanding privacy and data collection, and best practices for family oversight.\n\nBuilding on the FTC\u2019s recent inquiry into chatbot safety, the AWARE Act moves from research to action, turning findings into practical resources so families have clear, accessible information about the risks and responsibilities of AI companion use.\n\n\u201cAI technology is advancing quickly, and it can offer real opportunities for learning and connection. But parents deserve clear tools to make sure their children are using it safely and at age-appropriate times,\u201d said Rep. Houchin. \u201cThe AWARE Act gives families practical guidance to navigate AI chatbot companions with confidence, because protecting kids in the digital age must always come first.\u201d\n\n\"Facebook\u2019s internal documents said it was OK for chatbots to have \u2018sensual\u2019 conversations with 12-year-olds,\u201d stated Rep. Auchincloss. \u201cParents disagree, and we\u2019re going to protect our children.\"\n\nWith AI companions becoming more common, this bill provides families with practical resources to navigate these emerging technologies. It also represents the first step in a larger conversation about social media and online safety for children. Reps. Houchin and Auchincloss will continue to lead efforts to ensure kids are protected in the digital space.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:10:29Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://houchin.house.gov/media/press-releases/houchin-auchincloss-introduce-first-house-bill-ai-chatbot-companions"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.765088178217411, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}