Don’t Let Empty Objections Stop the Kids Online Safety Act

America’s best chance to protect children online and rein in harmful and predatory conduct by social-media companies is close to becoming law — but it faces a final, crucial test in the coming months.

The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) has garnered broad, bipartisan support since its introduction in the House of Representatives in May, despite opposition from well-funded critics. No fewer than 69 senators have enlisted as co-sponsors of the legislation, giving KOSA a filibuster-proof majority and positioning it to easily pass the Senate when put to a vote.

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Annie Chestnut

Annie Chestnut is a policy analyst at the Heritage Foundation’s Tech Policy Center.

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Mark Meador

Mark Meador is a visiting fellow at the Heritage Foundation’s Tech Policy Center.

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America’s best chance to protect children online and rein in harmful and predatory conduct by social-media companies is close to becoming law — but it faces a final, crucial test in the coming months.

The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) has garnered broad, bipartisan support since its introduction in the House of Representatives in May, despite opposition from well-funded critics. No fewer than 69 senators have enlisted as co-sponsors of the legislation, giving KOSA a filibuster-proof majority and positioning it to easily pass the Senate when put to a vote.