H.R. 6786 — Introduced in House

I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6786 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 18, 2022Mr. Mullin introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require the Federal Trade Commission to conduct an education campaign to inform the public about the resources available when their safety and security has been violated online, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Increasing Consumers’ Education on Law Enforcement Resources Act. 2. Consumer education on law enforcement resources (a) Education Campaign Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Trade Commission, the Attorney General, and the head of any other appropriate Federal agency, shall develop an educational program and related resources to inform the public about the resources the public has when their safety and security has been violated online. (b) Consultation In developing and implementing the consumer education program and related resources under subsection (a), the Commission and Attorney General shall consult with State attorneys general, State and local law enforcement entities, technologists, technology industry representatives, academic researchers, and consumer advocacy groups. (c) Public availability The Commission and Attorney General shall ensure that such program and related resources are available to and readily accessible by the public on the website of the Commission. (d) Education campaign Not later than 6 months after the Commission and Attorney General have developed the educational program and related resources required by subsection (a), the Commission and Attorney General shall carry out an annual education campaign to inform the public about the resources the public has when their safety and security has been violated online. (e) Authorization of Funds The Commission and Attorney General may use, or authorize for use, funds available to carry out this section to pay for the development, production, and use of broadcast and print media advertising and internet-based outreach in carrying out campaigns under this section. In allocating such funds, consideration shall be given to advertising directed at non-English speaking populations, including those who listen to, read, or watch nontraditional media.