The Senate on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed a long-stalled package of bills requiring social media companies to take steps to safeguard children who use their platforms.
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July 30, 2024
Senate passes children’s online safety package
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Senate to take first step on major social media crackdown
It marks the first time Congress is taking meaningful action to curb the harms of social media, although the legislation is a long way from becoming law.
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