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Congress Considering Giving Lina Khan Total Power to Decide What’s Appropriate for Kids to See Online

As the House Energy and Commerce Committee gears up to review the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) this week, I am concerned with provisions in the bill that give more power to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) — not just as a parent, but as someone who believes in local enforcement over federal overreach. The original version of KOSA put enforcement in the hands of state attorneys general. However, recent changes made to KOSA to appease progressive groups could hand over significant new powers to FTC chair Lina Khan who has faced severe scrutiny for using the FTC to advance her own political agenda.

KOSA was initially introduced in 2022 but faced criticism from LGBTQ groups who remained opposed – keeping Democrats from supporting the bill. This year, in a concession to win over LGBTQ groups and secure more support for bill passage, new language was added to KOSA that changes who will enforce the new rules. Now, instead of putting enforcement in the hands of state attorneys general, progressives have ensured the FTC will instead be given sole enforcement power.

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