Senate Passes Major Kids Online Safety Bills in 91-3 Vote, House Urged to Act

Sep 5, 2024, 12:36 AM

The Senate has passed the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) with a vote of 91-3, marking the biggest federal tech regulations in decades. These bills aim to protect children online and empower parents. Key advocates, including Senator Chuck Schumer, have called on the House to pass the legislation. The last major law to protect children on the internet was enacted in 1998. Various stakeholders, including parents, teachers, students, and unions, are rallying for the House's approval. A roundtable discussion, including participants from Pine Grove MS, MHAHouston, and SBISD, is scheduled to discuss the next steps and the implications for families and Big Tech accountability at 3PM EST.