FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Dec. 17, 2024
Ashwin Verghese
717 676 8584
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MEDIA ADVISORY
Fairplay statement on KOSA being left out of continuing resolution
The following statement can be attributed to Fairplay Executive Director Josh Golin:
“By failing to include the Kids Online Safety Act in the continuing resolution, the leadership of the House has failed the children of the United States. KOSA had the support of over 85% of voters. It passed the Senate 91-3. It would have passed the House easily if it had been given a vote.
“It’s particularly galling that Speaker Johnson would not even meet with moms and dads whose children died as a result of online harms. I stand in awe of these parents’ courage, sacrifice and, above all, their absolute dedication to making sure that no other family has to experience their unbearable loss.
“Thankfully, it is not yet too late. There is still time for the House and Senate to negotiate the final CR. We urge Speaker Johnson: Please include KOSA in the final bill. Don’t fail our kids again.”