The U.S. House passes the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act, advancing a package of bills intended to improve child online safety. The measure marks the first time a version of the landmark Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) moves out of the lower chamber. The House approves the KIDS Act in a 267–117 vote, with 47 members not voting. Reporting from multiple outlets describes the bill as a watered-down version of KOSA, reflecting changes made during its legislative process. The action also comes amid pushback from watchdog and advocacy groups that have raised concerns about aspects of the proposal, including how it would operate and what it requires from platforms. After passage in the House, the legislation faces further consideration, including debate and potential revisions in the Senate. The final outcome could differ from the version approved by the House depending on negotiations and additional scrutiny. The House vote signals momentum for federal efforts aimed at limiting potentially harmful content and experiences for minors online, within the framework of the KIDS Act’s provisions.
House passes KIDS Act to advance child online safety legislation
The U.S. House passes the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act, advancing a package of bills intended to improve child online safety. The measure marks the first time a version of the landmark...
- The House passes the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act.
- The vote tally is 267–117, with 47 members not voting.
- The bill is described as a watered-down version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA).
- The bill is presented as the first version of KOSA to pass out of the House.
- Watchdog and advocacy groups raise concerns about aspects of the legislation.
The House passed the KIDS Act, which included a watered-down version of the Kids Online Safety Act.
1 month agoThe House passed a sprawling package of kids online safety bills Monday night, marking the first time a version of the landmark Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) made it out of the lower chamber. The House passed the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act in a 267-117 vote, with 47 members not voting. The...
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