Lawmakers from both parties are moving closer to passing new legislation aimed at protecting children online. The proposed law, known as the Kids Online Safety Act, would hold major tech platforms accountable for harmful content targeting minors.

Momentum for the bill has grown following major court rulings against companies like Meta and YouTube, which were found liable in cases involving harm to young users.

Supporters argue that the legislation would require companies to take “reasonable care” in protecting children’s mental health, while critics warn about potential impacts on free speech and platform operations.

Despite political divisions in Congress, this issue has gained rare bipartisan agreement, signaling a possible shift in how social media is regulated in the United States.