Bill > HJR28

This Joint Resolution formally requests that the United States Congress and the President pass and enact federal legislation known as S. 1748, or the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), to address the growing risks that children and adolescents face on digital platforms such as social media and video streaming services. While the resolution itself does not create new laws or regulations, it serves as an official statement of support from the Alaska State Legislature, urging federal action to protect minors under 17 years of age from online harms like cyberbullying, anxiety, depression, and addictive design features. To provide context, the federal bill (S. 1748) aims to require tech platforms to implement strong default privacy settings, give parents tools to manage screen time and monitor privacy, restrict market research on young users, and prohibit harmful algorithmic recommendations. Additionally, the resolution outlines how the proposed federal act would establish independent audits, public transparency reports, and enforcement mechanisms through the Federal Trade Commission (an independent federal agency that protects consumers) and state attorneys general, while also creating an advisory Kids Online Safety Council to guide lawmakers on emerging digital risks.