Paul blocks push to unanimously pass Kids Online Safety Act
Summary
Senator Rand Paul blocked a move to quickly pass the Kids Online Safety Act, a bill meant to protect children online. The bill’s sponsors, Senators Richard Blumenthal and Marsha Blackburn, wanted to pass it without a formal vote.Key Facts
- The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) is designed to protect children on the internet.
- It targets social media companies, holding them responsible for harms to kids.
- Senators Richard Blumenthal (Democrat) and Marsha Blackburn (Republican) support the bill.
- Senator Rand Paul (Republican) blocked the attempt to pass it by unanimous consent.
- Passing by unanimous consent means approving a bill quickly if no one objects.
- This bill has been discussed for some time as a way to improve online safety for children.
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