Revised Kids Online Safety Act Gains Momentum with Support from X and Bipartisan Senators

The updated bill aims to protect children online while preserving free speech, but its passage in the Republican-led House remains uncertain.

The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) seeks to safeguard minors from harmful online content and addictive platform features by imposing a duty of care on tech companies.
Key updates to the bill, developed with input from X and bipartisan senators, clarify its enforcement criteria and aim to protect free speech from potential misuse.
The Senate passed the legislation in July with overwhelming support, but progress has stalled in the Republican-controlled House over concerns about its scope and potential unintended consequences.
X CEO Linda Yaccarino and Elon Musk have publicly endorsed the revised bill, urging the House to pass it before Congress adjourns for the year.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise have expressed reservations, leaving the bill's fate uncertain with only two weeks left in the legislative session.