Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Kids Online Safety And Privacy Act

Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Kids Online Safety And Privacy Act

Durbin: "Today's overwhelming vote should send a message to Big Tech that its day of policing itself are over."

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement after the Senate passed the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act:

"Today's overwhelming vote should send a message to Big Tech that its days of policing itself are over.

"As the Senate Judiciary Committee has shown throughout this Congress, social media and other tech platforms pose serious dangers to the physical and mental health of our kids and grandkids. But more importantly, the Committee and-now-the Senate have shown there is a bipartisan will to finally hold these companies accountable.

"The Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act will go a long way to making the internet safer for children. But it is only a first step. I will continue to push for votes on my STOP CSAM Act and any other measure that will give those harmed by Big Tech their day in court."

This Congress, the Committee has unanimously reported five bills to the full Senate to help protect kids online. Visit this webpage for an overview of the Committee's efforts to protect kids online, including descriptions of the pending legislation, hearings, and a timeline of events.

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