| Dear Mr. Hohos Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts regarding the Protecting Children from Abusive Games Act. I appreciate hearing from you. As you know, on May 8, 2019, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) announced his intention to introduce the Protecting Children from Abusive Games Act. As of yet, he has not introduced this legislation in the Senate. If enacted, this legislation would require new consumer protections on games that are targeted to people under the age of 18. Games which are determined to be targeted or likely to be used by those under 18 would prohibit certain forms of digital design. The rules would be enforced by the Federal Trade Commission as a form of unfair trade practices. These digital designs would include microtransactions which offer randomized rewards and pay-to-win systems which encourage or require payment to complete a game. We must be mindful of how best to protect children when they use technology. It is important that parents stay informed about the games their children are playing, and how these games may target children to make money. I will review this bill upon its introduction. If this issue comes before the full Senate, I will keep your views in mind. Again, thank you for taking the time to contact me. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with me again about other important issues. Sincerely, | |
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| Thom Tillis U.S. Senator |
