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Congress lags on kids’ social media protections
By Stephen Goin at KGNS — Sitewide
· July 9, 2026
· 2 min read
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The global movement to protect children online has entered a new phase, with more countries announcing social media bans for some teenagers. In the U.S., however, lawmakers have not yet reached a consensus on basic safety regulations.Last year, Australia became the first co...
Key takeaway A recent Pew Research Center survey found about 60% of Americans also support prohibiting social media for children under 16.
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Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 2 min
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