S. 1409 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Kids Online Safety Act
S. 1409 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on May 2, 2023, sponsored by Richard Blumenthal with 72 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 2, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 72
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
Kids Online Safety Act This bill sets out requirements to protect minors from online harms. The requirements apply to covered platforms, which are applications or services (e.g., social networks) that connect to the internet and are likely to be used by minors. However, the bill exempts internet service providers, email services, educational institutions, and other specified entities from the requirements.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). Co-sponsors: 35 Democrats, 36 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 2, 2023
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 287. (Dec 13, 2023)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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