US House reaches bipartisan kids' safety deal absent duty of care
By Emma Whitford ( June 22, 2026, 18:59 GMT | Insight) -- Leadership on the US House Energy and Commerce Committee on Monday announced they have reached a bipartisan agreement on kids' online safety legislation. Although details remain thin, the proposal lacks a legal obligation for companies to ensure their products are safe, and will face an uphill battle in the Senate.Leadership on the US House Energy and Commerce Committee on Monday announced they have reached a bipartisan agreement on kids' online safety legislation. Although details remain thin, the proposal reportedly lacks a legal obligation for companies to ensure their products are safe, and will face an uphill battle in the Senate....
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