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House Revives Kids Online Safety Act Amid Controversy

12/4/2025

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A House committee is reviving the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and 18 other proposals to improve online safety for children.
The revised KOSA removes the original duty of care for tech platforms, raising concerns that state protections could be weakened.
Critics say the changes threaten legal speech and undermine state laws, while leaders say revisions avoid legal challenges and a Senate battle looms if the House passes.

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Story summary

A House committee is reviving the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and 18 other proposals to improve online safety for children.
The revised KOSA removes the original duty of care for tech platforms, raising concerns that state protections could be weakened.
Critics say the changes threaten legal speech and undermine state laws, while leaders say revisions avoid legal challenges and a Senate battle looms if the House passes.