{"id":2177004,"date":"2024-02-15T11:14:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T16:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/big-tech-bill-meant-to-protect-children-online-has-filibuster-proof-majority-in-senate\/"},"modified":"2024-02-15T11:19:31","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T16:19:31","slug":"big-tech-bill-meant-to-protect-children-online-has-filibuster-proof-majority-in-senate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/big-tech-bill-meant-to-protect-children-online-has-filibuster-proof-majority-in-senate\/","title":{"rendered":"Senate has a filibuster-proof majority for a bill safeguarding children online in Big Tech"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbig-tech-bill-meant-to-protect-children-online-has-filibuster-proof-majority-in-senate%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2177004&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Over 60 Senators Back Major Legislation to \u2063Protect Online \u2062Safety for\u200b Teens and \u2062Youth<\/h2>\n<p>Exciting news!\u200d More than 60 senators are now supporting a groundbreaking bill \u2063that \u200caims to establish crucial online protections for \u2063teenagers and\u200b youth. This overwhelming \u2062majority ensures \u200cthat the bill\u200c cannot be blocked by \u200bfilibuster, making\u200c its \u200dpassage \u2063highly likely.<\/p>\n<h3>The Kids Online\u2063 Safety Act: A Game-Changing Bill<\/h3>\n<p>Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)\u2064 recently\u2063 announced that she, along \u200bwith Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), has written the Kids Online Safety Act. This bill would\u2063 require online platforms to take proactive measures in preventing\u200c a range of harms to minors, such as the promotion of suicide, substance abuse,\u200b sexual exploitation, \u2064and drug or alcohol\u200b use.<\/p>\n<p>But that&#8217;s \u2064not all!\u2062 The bill \u2062also mandates social media companies to implement controls specifically designed for young \u2063users. These controls include options\u2064 for limiting screen time, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-committee-to-consider-advancing-bipartisan-childrens-online-safety-bill\/\" title=\"Senate committee to consider advancing bipartisan children's online safety bill\">restricting addictive features<\/a>,\u2062 and limiting \u2062access\u2062 to user profiles.<\/p>\n<p>Excitingly,\u2063 the authors \u2064of the bill\u200b made several\u200d changes to gain support from senators, increasing its chances \u200bof passing when\u200c presented for a floor vote.<\/p>\n<h3>Bipartisan \u2064Support: A Resounding Call for Action<\/h3>\n<p>Senator Blackburn and Senator Blumenthal expressed their\u200b delight at the overwhelming bipartisan support for the Kids Online\u2063 Safety Act. With 62 co-sponsors from both Democrats and Republicans, this\u2063 bill truly represents the \u2062powerful\u200c voices of young people and parents who are demanding action from Congress.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most significant endorsements for the legislation comes \u2063from Senate Majority Leader\u2062 Chuck Schumer. He will play a crucial role in determining when the bill will\u200c reach a floor vote. In \u2062a statement, Schumer emphasized the urgent need\u2064 to protect children and\u2062 teens from online harassment, \u2062bullying, and\u200c other harms.<\/p>\n<p>But what exactly does the Kids Online Safety Act entail? It \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-babylon-bee-sues-to-block-california-censorship-law\/\" title=\"The Babylon Bee Sues To Block California Censorship Law\">requires social media companies<\/a>\u2064 to prioritize \u2062the safety of \u2063kids and\u200d teens by designing their products accordingly. Additionally, it provides parents with\u2062 essential\u2062 tools to protect their children\u200b and \u2064offers families \u2063more options for managing and disconnecting from these \u2062platforms.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Changes and \u2064Enhancements<\/h3>\n<p>The latest version of the Kids \u2064Online Safety \u200dAct has undergone several edits to make it even more effective. Notably, the bill now\u2063 focuses on\u2063 a platform&#8217;s business model and\u2062 how\u2062 it \u2064promotes\u200d certain content, \u2063rather than solely \u2064on hosting the\u2063 content itself. This change ensures that the mental \u200dhealth and well-being of kids\u200b are\u200d prioritized.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the\u2063 bill includes\u200d clarifications on how parental controls \u200bapply to \u2062existing\u2063 accounts and \u2063video games. It also aligns\u200b with the Filter Bubble Transparency Act and ensures that conflicting state\u2062 laws are preempted \u2063while preserving other state laws that \u2063provide\u2062 protections to minors.<\/p>\n<p>These changes were made following \u2064a\u2063 Senate Judiciary Committee hearing\u200c where CEOs from \u2062major platforms were\u200b questioned about child \u200csafety. Snap CEO\u200c Evan Spiegel and\u2063 X CEO Linda Yaccarino expressed their endorsement of the Kids Online Safety\u200b Act during the hearing.<\/p>\n<p>With such widespread support and crucial \u200denhancements, the Kids Online Safety Act is poised to revolutionize \u200bonline safety for teenagers and youth. Stay tuned for further updates on this groundbreaking legislation!<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the key provisions of the Kids Online Safety \u2063Act that aim to protect young people from online risks?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ices of our elected officials coming together to protect \u200bour nation&#8217;s \u200dyouth. This level of bipartisan support sends a resounding message that keeping our\u200d young people safe \u200bonline is a top priority for our lawmakers.<\/p>\n<p>In a joint statement, \u200dSenator \u200dBlackburn and Senator \u2064Blumenthal emphasized the urgent need for action, stating, &#8220;The online world\u2062 is an integral part of our young people&#8217;s \u200clives, and we must ensure that it is \u200ba \u200csafe and supportive environment for them. The Kids Online Safety Act will provide the necessary protections and controls to shield them from harm\u2063 and promote their \u2063well-being.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This bill comes at a critical time when concerns about\u200b online safety and the impact of social media on young people are at an\u200d all-time high. Studies have shown that teenagers and young adults are especially vulnerable to online risks, including cyberbullying, harassment, and exposure \u2062to \u200charmful content.<\/p>\n<p>But with the\u200c Kids Online Safety Act, we have the opportunity to turn the tide and create a safer\u200b digital landscape for our youth. By holding \u200conline platforms\u2064 accountable for implementing proactive measures and age-appropriate controls, we can effectively mitigate the risks and protect our young people from harm.<\/p>\n<p>It is\u2064 worth noting that the bill has received wide-ranging support from numerous child advocacy organizations and industry experts. This collaborative effort reflects a shared\u200b commitment to safeguarding the well-being of teenagers and youth in the digital age.<\/p>\n<p>However, as\u200d with any significant legislation, there are \u2063valid concerns and debates surrounding the Kids Online Safety Act. Critics argue that this bill could potentially infringe upon\u200d free \u2064speech rights and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/animal-activists-dangle-china-boogeyman-in-fight-over-california-pork-restrictions\/\" title=\"Animal activists use China boogeyman to oppose California pork restrictions.\">impose burdensome regulations<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republicans-reject-democratic-pressure-to-disinvite-rfk-jr-from-testifying-on-censorship\/\" title=\"House Republicans refuse to bow to Democratic pressure, stand firm on RFK Jr.'s testimony on censorship.\">social media \u2063companies<\/a>. These concerns should \u200cbe taken into account,\u2063 and a balanced \u200capproach must be struck\u200d to ensure that the bill \u200bachieves its objectives without stifling innovation or harming \u2062the First Amendment rights of individuals.<\/p>\n<p>While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/calm-before-the-storm-mccarthys-majority-holds-together-after-100-days\/\" title=\"Calm before the storm? McCarthy's majority holds together after 100 days\">challenges lie ahead<\/a>, the overwhelming support from senators provides a strong\u2063 foundation for the bill&#8217;s success. With \u2063the backing\u200c of both Republicans and Democrats, it is evident that protecting our \u200byouth \u2063from online dangers transcends\u200b partisan lines.<\/p>\n<p>As the\u200b bill moves through the legislative \u200dprocess, it is crucial for lawmakers to engage in rigorous debate, consider alternative\u2063 perspectives, and ultimately reach a \u2063consensus that promotes the safety and\u2064 well-being of \u2062teenagers and youth without impeding on their rights and freedoms.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the Kids Online Safety Act represents a significant step forward in safeguarding the online experience\u2063 of our nation&#8217;s teenagers and youth. With \u2062over 60 senators backing this groundbreaking legislation, we can be optimistic about its \u200dprospects \u200dfor success. By establishing proactive measures and age-appropriate controls, we can create a safer digital environment where our young people can thrive and grow without \u200cfear of harm.\u2062 Let us seize this opportunity\u2062 to prioritize their online safety and ensure a brighter future for generations to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over 60 senators support the Kids Online Safety Act, ensuring it cannot be blocked by filibuster. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) revealed that 62 senators have co-sponsored the bill, which aims to establish online protections for teenagers and youth. 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