U.S. Senate Commerce Committee advances Kids Online Safety Act with age-assurance obligations

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2026-08-05 · regulatory policy · Government of United States

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee advanced the Kids Online Safety Act on August 5, 2026. The legislation carries age-verification and age-assurance obligations for online services, making it a material identity and online-safety policy event.

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