Washington, D.C. — TechNet, the national, bipartisan network of tech CEOs and senior executives, today issued the following statement from President and CEO Linda Moore on the House of Representatives’ passage of a bipartisan children’s online safety bill led by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and Ranking Member Frank Pallone (D-NJ) this evening:
“TechNet and our members share Congress’ commitment to making the internet safer for our kids. As companies continue to improve safety features to promote young Americans’ digital well-being, we welcome the House’s passage of Chairman Guthrie and Ranking Member Pallone’s comprehensive national framework for youth online safety as a positive step towards federal legislation. We look forward to continuing our engagement with the Senate as they develop their own legislative package, with the goal of passing a balanced bipartisan law that protects children on the internet while promoting innovation.”