Congress is moving a bipartisan KIDS Act package toward a vote that combines multiple child safety proposals into a single bill. The bill requires age verification for all online users and includes duties of care and product design obligations for platforms. It also directs federal agencies to study harms and set safety standards. Some provisions restrict encrypted private communications—measures that EFF argues threaten privacy and free expression for all internet users, not just children. The broader concern is that addressing legitimate child safety issues through surveillance infrastructure creates permanent privacy risks for adults and dissidents who rely on anonymity and encryption.