Deleting Online Predators Act of 2006

H.R. 5319, the Deleting Online Predators Act of 2006, would require schools and libraries receiving federal technology funding (E-rate) to restrict access to commercial social networking sites and chat rooms. Under this bill, these institutions would be mandated to block such websites unless they are being used for specific educational purposes under adult supervision.

The practical impact on citizens would be a standardized limitation on how minors access social media and chat platforms on public computers and school networks. Additionally, the bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to create public resources and alerts to educate parents and educators about potential online safety risks and child predators. While the bill passed the House of Representatives in 2006, it did not become law during that session of Congress.