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Lawmakers Push for Bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act to Protect Children

Jul 21, 2024, 06:22 PM

The Kids Online Safety Act is gaining bipartisan support as lawmakers push for updated legislation to protect children from online harm. The last significant law addressing children's online safety was passed in 1998, long before the advent of social media and modern technology. The proposed bill aims to safeguard kids from the dangers posed by social media and gaming sites. Representatives from various states, including Rep. Colin Allred of Texas and Marsha Blackburn, have voiced their support for the bill. The legislation is seen as crucial in the current digital age, where Big Tech's influence on children is a growing concern.