House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., expressed reservations about a children's online safety bill that received backing from Elon Musk over the weekend. The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), a significant social media reform proposed by the Senate, faced scrutiny in the House of Representatives due to concerns about potential censorship and the authority granted to the Federal Trade Commission.
The bill, which passed the Senate with a 91 to 3 vote, encountered obstacles in the House, where leaders like Johnson raised questions about free speech implications and the risk of stifling conservative voices. However, efforts to address these issues were made by Linda Yaccarino, CEO of Musk's social media platform X, who collaborated with the bill's sponsors to address these concerns.
