Paul blocks push to unanimously pass Kids Online Safety Act

Senator Rand Paul blocked an attempt to pass the Kids Online Safety Act by unanimous consent. The bill aims to hold social media companies accountable for alleged harms to children.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) blocked an effort from Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) on Wednesday to pass by unanimous consent the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), a long-sought bill that intends to protect kids in the digital space. KOSA, which aims to hold accountable social media companies for the alleged harms their...
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