The House of Representatives passed the KIDS Act, a package of children's online safety measures, with bipartisan support. This legislation includes a version of the Kids Online Safety Act, aiming to create safeguards for young users. However, key senators have expressed doubts about its chances of advancing in the Senate in its current form. A central point of contention is the absence of "duty of care" language in the House bill. This language would require platforms to mitigate harms from design features like endless scrolling and algorithmic recommendations. Senators like Maria Cantwell and Richard Blumenthal strongly oppose preemption language in the bill, which they argue would hinder states' ability to pass stronger laws. They believe preemption would prevent lawsuits against social media companies for harmful design features. The White House is reportedly seeking to align Congress behind legislation that would preempt some state AI laws. This effort has been linked to the push for kids' online safety measures. Senators are concerned that White House pressure could lead to a weakened bill. There is worry about preventing an alliance between the White House and big tech on this issue. Notably, Senate committees are discussing AI legislation and children's online safety separately, with uncertainty about proposed Republican initiatives.