Jeanne Shaheen

07/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/30/2024 15:54

Shaheen-Backed Kids Online Safety Act Passes Senate with Overwhelming Bipartisan Support, Would Hold Big Tech Accountable and Safeguard Youth Online

"For too long, Big Tech has put profits above all else and failed to protect kids online. Today's strong bipartisan vote makes clear that we won't stand idly by while kids' mental health and well-being suffer, and we will take action to hold Big Tech companies accountable for toxic, damaging and addictive online content," said Shaheen. "If signed into law, this legislation would give parents the tools needed to shield their families from the dangerous-and in many cases life-threatening-harms of online platforms. I urge my colleagues in the House to swiftly pass this bill and get it to President Biden's desk to be signed into law."