Senator Dick Durbin Joins Bipartisan Group to Demand Congressional Action on Big Tech
Kids Online Safety Act·April 14 – April 15, 2026
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Senator Dick Durbin Joins Bipartisan Group to Demand Congressional Action on Big Tech
Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) and New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez to call for stronger protections for children online. Durbin emphasized a shared commitment to shield kids from abuse and exploitation. The group is urging Congress to do more to hold Big Tech companies accountable for their impact on young users.
Senator Durbin on Bipartisan Kids Online Safety Efforts
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Hawley and New Mexico AG Torrez Call for Immediate Senate Vote on Kids Online Safety Bill
Senator Josh Hawley and New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez are calling on Congress to pass a law to protect children online. Hawley said his bill to hold Big Tech accountable passed out of committee unanimously. He is now asking the Senate to bring the bill to the floor for a vote right away.
Hawley argued that the Senate must put safety before corporate profits. He said that no amount of money justifies the harm done to children. He criticized the Senate for the delay and said the chamber acts like the property of Big Tech. While families are getting justice in the courtroom, Hawley believes Congress must act to stop companies from exploiting minors.
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