House GOP Kids Online Safety Bill to Face Hurdles With Advocates

Oct. 21, 2025, 6:17 PM UTC

House Republicans are drafting a version of the Kids Online Safety Act that potentially clashes with the Senate’s proposal, complicating efforts to pass landmark legislation aimed at protecting children on social media platforms.

Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans are preparing a package of bills to address online dangers to children and teenagers, according to five industry and advocacy officials granted anonymity to discuss the legislation. The package is expected to include a revamped Kids Online Safety Act that seeks to assuage lingering constitutionality concerns and differs from the Senate’s (S. 1748), officials said, signaling obstacles between the two ...

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