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June 26, 2026
Key Democrats Warn Against Advancing KIDS Act Amid Lobbying Concerns
- Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Sen. Maria Cantwell caution that the KIDS Act may face heavy lobbying from tech companies if passed by the House.
- They emphasize the absence of a 'duty of care' provision, which is crucial for protecting children's safety online.
- The House version of the KIDS Act is set for a vote next week, but lawmakers are urging opposition to prevent a flawed bill from advancing.
3 Sources
- Online safety coalition urges House to reject KIDS Act compromiseJun 26, 2026 at 2:23 PM · Politico
- Dozens of tech safety groups urge House to reject KIDS packageJun 26, 2026 at 8:12 PM · The Hill
- Key Democrats urge House to reject kids' safety proposalJun 26, 2026 at 10:24 PM · Politico