Congress Advances Landmark Online Safety Laws with Age Verification Requirements
New bills including the KIDS Act and App Store Accountability Act aim to enhance child online safety through age verification and other measures, sparking debate among lawmakers.
Congress has taken a major step forward in addressing online safety concerns, advancing a package of child-focused legislation that includes stringent new requirements for age verification in app stores. The House Committee on Energy and Commerce voted to move forward with the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act, Sammy's Law, and the App Store Accountability Act, setting the stage for a heated debate on the House floor.
The KIDS Act, sponsored by Congressman Brett Guthrie (R-KY), encompasses a range of child safety provisions, including a version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) that omits the controversial
Source: The Verge
