Senate Nears Passage of Landmark Kids Online Safety Act

The Kids Online Safety Act, gaining bipartisan support and key endorsements, is set to address online harms faced by children, including bullying and exploitation.

The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) has secured over 60 Senate co-sponsors, indicating a filibuster-proof majority and signaling its likely passage.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and a bipartisan group of senators back the bill, emphasizing the need to protect children from online harms.
The bill mandates tech companies to implement safety measures and parental controls to shield minors from dangers such as bullying, exploitation, and addiction.
Recent amendments to KOSA aim to address concerns about targeting LGBT youths and ensure the bill's focus on product design and user safety.
Despite significant Senate support, KOSA's future in the House remains uncertain amid debates over tech regulation priorities.