Advancing Children’s Digital Safety: Renewing the Fight for Children’s Online Safety and Privacy in the 119th Congress

These were significant pieces of legislation aimed at creating a safer digital world for youth. While this development is a setback, we remain committed to securing measures that safeguard children both online and offline. Fortunately, the years-long effort to pass this legislation brought children’s online safety to the forefront of public awareness, offering a foundation for continued progress.

The issue of children’s digital safety has garnered broad support, uniting stakeholders across political lines, industries, interest groups, and from every corner of the globe. KOSA and COPPA 2.0 received overwhelming bipartisan support in the Senate, passing in an historic 91-3 vote. The efforts behind these bills were championed by a wide array of supporters, including governors, state attorneys general, pediatricians, psychologists, scientists, safety experts, and importantly, young people themselves. Youth voices have played a pivotal role in raising awareness by testifying in front of Congress, lobbying legislators, and leading this movement with passion and determination. While KOSA and COPPA 2.0 did not pass, the unity and momentum they generated are inspiring.

History shows that meaningful change often requires persistence, collaboration, and overcoming obstacles. We remain optimistic that change will be achieved through continued collective action.  We urge the 119th Congress and the Trump-Vance administration  to work together to swiftly establish stronger protections for children in the digital world. Children deserve a future where their safety and well-being are at the center of technological advancements.