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Speaker Mike Johnson in a statement on Monday said House Republicans want to wait for the incoming Trump administration to move on protecting kids online.
Why it matters: Advocates and lawmakers are making an aggressive year-end push to get the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act across the finish line this year.
"I have been and continue to be open to working on a solution that protects kids online while continuing to protect the free speech rights of all Americans," Johnson said.
- "It's essential to get this issue right and House Republicans look forward to working with the Trump Administration to get the right bill into law."
Catch up quick: Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Richard Blumenthal unveiled a revamped version of the bill on Saturday, with the backing of Elon Musk.
- Donald Trump Jr. also weighed in this weekend, calling for House Republicans to pass the legislation "ASAP."
- The Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act, which passed the Senate 91-3 in July, combined the Kids Online Safety Act and COPPA 2.0.
- House leadership aides previously told Axios they are looking to take on a new approach.
What's next: Parents and advocates are set to keep pushing for the bill on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.
