House passes kids online safety package, setting up Senate clash over duty of care provision.
The House passed the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act by a 267-117 vote on June 29, 2026, marking the first time a version of the Kids Online Safety Act cleared the chamber. The package omits a 'duty of care' provision that Senate sponsors and advocates argue is essential for holding platforms accountable, creating a standoff with the Senate which passed a stronger version in 2024.
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House passes compromise youth safety legislation amid three-way split: supporters tout federal standards as workable progress, critics demand stronger duty of care requirements, while conservatives argue the bill undermines parental authority through government overreach.
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“House Passes Online Safety Bill as Senators Seek More Safeguards” · Politico, The Hill, Axios, Bloomberg, Reuters
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NBCNBC News Kids online safety package clears House, drawing warnings from digital rights and tech groups 45d ago CENTER5
PPolitico Kids’ safety package wins House approval 45d ago HThe Hill House passes kids online safety package despite watchdog pushback 45d ago AAxios House vote sets up Senate clash over kids' online safety 45d ago BLBloomberg House Passes Online Safety Bill as Senators Seek More Safeguards 45d ago RReuters US House passes youth online safety legislation - Reuters 45d ago 6 tracked claims across 8 outlets
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The White House is negotiating with Sen. Marsha Blackburn on a separate kids' safety package that could include language preempting some state AI laws.
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