Kids Online Safety Act Passes Senate

The Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (S. 2073) was introduced in the 118th Congress on June 21, 2023, by Senator Jon Ossoff. The bill aims to enhance the safety and privacy of children online. It has undergone several legislative processes, including being passed by both the House and Senate, with amendments made by the Senate on July 30, 2024, sending it back to the House for approval. The bill has a 34% chance of being enacted, reflecting the typical legislative process where only a fraction of bills progress to law. The bill's journey through Congress has included committee hearings, reports, and votes, with the most recent action being the Senate's approval of changes made by the House. For the bill to become law, it must be passed in identical form by both chambers and signed by the President.

- The Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act was introduced to improve online safety for children.

- The bill has passed both the House and Senate but requires further approval due to amendments.

- It has a 34% chance of being enacted, which is consistent with legislative trends.

- The bill's legislative journey includes multiple committee reviews and votes.

- Final approval requires identical passage in both chambers and presidential signature.