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House Commerce Committee Advances Bills to Protect Children Online

Lawmakers advanced the bills in hopes of securing a floor vote before the November election.
House Commerce Committee Advances Bills to Protect Children Online
Supporters of the Kids Online Safety Act at a rally on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 31, 2024. Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Accountable Tech
Terri Wu
Terri Wu
9/19/2024|Updated: 9/19/2024
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The House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced two bills on Sept. 18 that would help to protect children’s safety and privacy online.
The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) would require social media companies to improve their platform designs to prevent physical violence, sexual exploitation, and the promotion of narcotic drugs.
Terri Wu
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Terri Wu is a Washington-based freelance reporter for The Epoch Times covering education and China-related issues. Send tips to [email protected].
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