Commerce Committee
Coverage of Commerce Committee in the Nexus archive.
- Key Democrats urge House to reject kids’ safety proposal
Key Democrats Maria Cantwell and Richard Blumenthal urge the House to reject the House version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) due to concerns about tech company lobbying and risks to bipartisan efforts. They warn the Senate version may be compromised if the House bill is passed, which lacks key provisions like the 'duty of care' for children's online safety.
- Murphy takes on college sports deal
Senator Chris Murphy criticizes a bipartisan college sports deal for imposing compensation caps on athletes while not addressing coach and CEO pay, and for limiting transfers and eligibility. The bill, backed by Republicans and a Democrat, faces challenges in securing 60 Senate votes and requires major revisions, according to Murphy.