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Lawmakers Unite: 19 Bills to Enhance Kids' Online Safety

11/27/2025

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The House Energy and Commerce Committee will unveil a 19-bill package to boost children’s online safety across video games, social media, and chatbots.
The package includes a revised Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) to hold companies accountable for preventing harm.
Proposals call for age verification in app stores, banning under-16 social media accounts, and regulating loot boxes.
Lawmakers express bipartisan support amid growing concerns about online safety for children.

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The House Energy and Commerce Committee will unveil a 19-bill package to boost children’s online safety across video games, social media, and chatbots.
The package includes a revised Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) to hold companies accountable for preventing harm.
Proposals call for age verification in app stores, banning under-16 social media accounts, and regulating loot boxes.
Lawmakers express bipartisan support amid growing concerns about online safety for children.