Marsha Blackburn
U.S. House Revives Controversial KOSA in 2.0 Version
The U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce has advanced two internet regulation bills, including a vastly revised version of the controversial Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), which had stalled after passing the Senate.
Uncertainty Looms Over KOSA as Harris Endorses, House Republicans Voice Concerns
Two days after the U.S. Senate passed the controversial Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) on a bipartisan 91-3 vote, uncertainty looms over the future of the bill, as House Republicans have indicated they do not intend to bring it up for a vote.
Controversial KOSA Bill Passes the Senate With Bipartisan Support
The U.S. Senate passed the controversial Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) on Tuesday on a bipartisan 91-3 vote.
KOSA Sponsors Praise Surgeon General's Endorsement of Mental Health Labeling for Websites
The main sponsors of the controversial Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) bill this week urged fellow lawmakers to fast-track the bill, after the surgeon general called on Congress to mandate “mental health warnings” on social media platforms.
Critics Lambast Revised Version of Controversial KOSA Bill
The main U.S. Senate sponsors of the controversial Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) have released a new version of the bill, which they claim addresses privacy and censorship issues flagged by opponents, but critics insist the revised version still presents insurmountable problems.
Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren Signs on as KOSA Co-Sponsor
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren (D) has signed up as co-sponsor of the controversial Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), a bill to limit online free speech which has been endorsed by homophobic religious conservative groups.
Controversial KOSA, COPPA Bills Pass Commerce Committee, Head to Senate Floor
The Senate Commerce Committee on Thursday approved by a unanimous voice vote two controversial “online safety” bills that have been criticized by leading digital rights and privacy advocates.
Senators Blumenthal, Blackburn Introduce Another Controversial Online Regulation Bill: KOSA
Digital rights advocates are sounding the alarm about privacy and censorship concerns regarding the Kids Online Safety Act of 2022, recently introduced by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee).
Senator Blackburn Highlights Anti-Porn Lobby NCOSE as EARN IT Backer
Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) issued a statement this week listing NCOSE — formerly Morality in Media — among supporters of the controversial EARN IT Act, which has been overwhelmingly condemned by leading digital rights and free speech organizations, including Free Speech Coalition.