Congress
Democratic Senators Oppose ‘Weak’ House Kids Online Safety Act
Blumenthal, Cantwall argue House Republicans diluted the bill under pressure from big tech.
New Jersey
New Jersey Gov. Sherrill Uses Budget Speech to Go After Big Tech
She called on the state legislature to work with her on her ‘Online Safety Agenda’
Child Safety
KIDS Act Passes Energy and Commerce along Partisan Lines, COPPA 2.0 Postponed
Additional bills on kids online safety and cybersecurity passed with bipartisan support
Social Media
House Panel Advances 18-Bill Kids’ Online Safety Package
Democrats warn the proposals would override stronger state privacy laws.
Meta
House Committee to Vote on Communications Bills
Two bills aim to increase internet safety
Public Safety
Regulators, States, Private Sector Urge Solution to Child Safety Online
Two federal efforts aimed at protecting children online have stalled as Congress went on a six-week recess without a vote.
X (Twitter)
Senate Passes Bills Aimed at Protecting Children Online
'Government mandates and censorship will not protect children online,' said Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., one of the 'No' votes.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on September 4, 2024 - Kids and Social Media
KOSA and COPPA 2.0 now head to the House, where their fate remains uncertain.
Mike Lee
Online Protections for Children Bill Passes Committee Despite Concern over FTC Authority
Opposition to a reformed COPPA include the ability of the FTC to enact broad rule-making.
