House Halts Kids Online Safety Act After Senate Approval

The bill faces significant opposition from advocacy groups and teens concerned about free speech and censorship.

The House GOP decided not to consider the Kids Online Safety Act in its current form.
LGBTQ+ and free speech advocates fear the bill could censor essential online content for minors.
Teens have actively lobbied against the bill, arguing it limits their access to valuable information.
Parent advocates support the bill, citing the need to protect children from online harms like cyberbullying.
Advocates predict the bill will resurface in Congress with potential revisions.