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Senate panel advances Kids Online Safety Act

The Kids Online Safety Act passed a Senate committee vote and now moves to the full Senate after an age verification measure failed to advance.

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A Senate committee advanced the Kids Online Safety Act on Wednesday. The bill now heads to the full Senate after clearing the panel unanimously.

The Senate Commerce Committee advanced the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) in a markup session on August 5, 2026.3,2,1 The committee voted unanimously to advance KOSA to the Senate floor.2,1 KOSA previously stalled in the last Congress before being reintroduced.1

An age verification bill aimed at keeping minors off pornography websites failed to advance after the committee did not meet quorum.2 The Senate Commerce Committee had previously passed KOSA before it stalled in the prior legislative session.1

Pourquoi c’est important

  • The Kids Online Safety Act is a bill designed to require online platforms to implement safeguards for children, including product design features that prioritize safety.3,1

  • The Senate Commerce Committee is the panel responsible for drafting and advancing legislation related to interstate commerce, technology, and consumer protection.2

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