Congress voted for KIDS Act that ends internet freedom.
Bill requires platforms to add strong parental controls and curb addictive stuff for kids.
It pushes age verification on many sites which can mean ID checks or tracking.
Critics like EFF say this creates surveillance for everyone not just kids.
Bill bans some targeted ads to minors and requires safety reports to FTC.
It passed House Energy and Commerce and moves forward fast with little debate.
Goal is protect children from bullying, exploitation, and harmful content.
Opponents fear it kills anonymous browsing, whistleblowing, and free speech.
- EFF deep link on KIDS Act and age checks: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/06/kids-act-would-require-age-checks-get-online
- Congress.gov on H.R.7757 KIDS Act: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7757/text