US Senators Blackburn, Blumenthal say Meta settlement is first step
( August 26, 2026, 19:53 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: US Senators Marsha Blackburn and Richard Blumenthal issued a statement applauding Meta Platforms’ settlement with 47 states over claims it harmed children with social media addiction and said that the deal is a first step in protecting children online. The senators noted the terms of the settlement are only required to stay in place for 10 years. “We also need safeguards that apply across the board — to all social media companies— not just Instagram and Facebook. This settlement once again demands that Congress pass the Kids Online Safety Act into law before the end of the year,” they said. Statement follows in full. ...
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