44 Attorneys General Urge Congress to Reject H.R. 7757 Over Child Safety Protections
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Updated · WWAY NewsChannel 3 · Jun 3
44 Attorneys General Urge Congress to Reject H.R. 7757 Over Child Safety Protections
1 articles · Updated · WWAY NewsChannel 3 · Jun 3
Summary
A bipartisan group of 44 attorneys general, including North Carolina's Jeff Jackson, sent Congress a letter opposing the KIDS Act, saying it would strip states of stronger online child-safety protections.
Jackson's office said H.R. 7757 would preempt state laws on social media, online gaming, obscenity and AI chatbots while shifting enforcement to the federal government and limiting tech companies' legal duty.
The coalition also argued the bill would not require age verification, could exempt some chatbot functions deemed incidental to a platform, and would allow market and product research involving minors.
In North Carolina, the opposition fits Jackson's broader push on online harms to children, including lawsuits against Meta and TikTok and a bipartisan AI task force with Utah Attorney General Derek Brown.
As addiction lawsuits surge, why would Congress pass a bill that shields tech platforms from legal accountability for child safety?
Why are 44 states fighting a federal child safety law, claiming it actually puts children at greater risk?
44 State Attorneys General Oppose House KIDS Act: Federal Preemption Threatens Stronger State Child Online Safety Laws
Overview
In late May 2026, 44 state attorneys general united to oppose the House Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act, H.R. 7757), warning Congress that the bill could weaken protections for children online. Their main concern was that the federal law would override stronger state laws and reduce state authority to hold Big Tech accountable. The AGs highlighted that the bill’s exemptions for certain AI chat functions and allowances for market research on minors would leave children more vulnerable. This conflict underscores the ongoing debate over whether federal or state governments should lead in protecting kids online.