The Senate Commerce Committee voted to advance these two essential bills out of markup and to a full floor vote. Taken together, KOSA and COPPA will help create the internet all young people deserve – one that respects their privacy and autonomy and allows them to safely learn, play and connect. For the past 18 months, Fairplay and our partners have been working tirelessly to get these bills passed. And now, we’re one step closer to making that a reality.

By advancing both these bills, legislators have taken the first major step in decades towards protecting kids’ and teens’ online privacy. It’s clear that Big Tech won’t make changes that are good for children unless law requires it, and they’re doing everything they can to stop that. Tech giants and social media companies are fighting to weaken these bills before they go for a vote in front of the whole Senate.

Please keep your eye out for more actions from us: we’ll need your help to urge your senators to keep these bills strong and pass them on the Senate floor.

Thank you for your support and advocacy on behalf of kids,