US House passes youth online safety legislation

By Jody Godoy

June ‌29 (Reuters) - The ​U.S. ​House of Representatives passed legislation on Monday that would require online platforms ‌to provide some safeguards for children, setting ⁠up a potential clash with the Senate where ‌lawmakers support more stringent ‌standards.

Congress has taken increasing interest in preventing harm to youth online, as social media ​companies have faced a backlash.

The House passed the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ⁠in a 267-117 vote with support from both Democrats and ​Republicans.

The legislation would require companies to offer ways for kids to limit addictive ​features and put in ‌place policies to protect children from some harms including sexual exploitation.

The bill ⁠is the House's first attempt to regulate online child safety since the Senate passed the Kids ⁠Online Safety Act in a 91-3 vote in 2024.

The ​Senate bill would impose a "duty of care" on social media companies when it comes to young users. ‌U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn, a Republican from Tennessee, has been negotiating with ‌the White House to gain support for ⁠a package that would ‌include the ​bill.

(Reporting by Jody Godoy in New York; Editing by Christian Schmollinger and Chris ‌Reese)

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