Annie Chestnut

Tech policy analyst @Heritage

[Annie Chestnut @AnnieChestnut]

Tonight, the House listened to the 26 states that have passed laws requiring age verification for online pornography and to the SCOTUS decision in FSC v. Paxton by passing the SCREEN Act. This is monumental!

[Speaker Mike Johnson @SpeakerJohnson]

For years, Congress has worked to find 21st century solutions to the real dangers that children and teens face online, and the bipartisan KIDS Act offers a major remedy to these problems.

This legislation represents an important step forward in Congress’ effort to protect children online and hold big tech accountable, while also empowering parents and protecting free speech.

I commend Chairman Guthrie for working across the aisle to get this done, and we look forward to working with our Senate counterparts to ensure these essential protections for our children become law.

[Annie Chestnut @AnnieChestnut]

Now imagine the Senate taking this up and adding the duty of care to the Kids Online Safety Act and parental consent and app store/developer age rating requirements found in the App Store Accountability Act.

[Joel Thayer @joellthayer]

This is a monumental victory for those pushing for age verification. For years, most advocates were told that such measures didn’t have bipartisan support, but today the House showed that isn’t the case!

[Jon Schweppe 🇺🇸 @JonSchweppe]

The SCREEN Act just passed the House 267-117.

We are one step closer to national age verification requirements for adult websites.

[Kevin Roberts @KevinRobertsTX]

As the House considers the KIDS Act this evening, I am encouraged to see renewed attention on protecting children online. I hope this is the beginning of a productive effort between Congress and the White House to empower parents and strengthen safeguards for America’s children.

[Brendan Carr @BrendanCarrFCC]

Thank you to the Digital Progress Institute @DigitalProInst in particular for your leading work on excessive screen time and for standing together with a broad coalition of stakeholders and individuals pushing for better educational outcomes.

[Brendan Carr @BrendanCarrFCC]

NEW: The @FCC just voted to reexamine a federal program that has been subsidizing screen time in schools.

Over the past decade, schools experimented with a massive increase in screen time.

Reading books, penciling out answers, and interacting with teachers were replaced for long stretches of the school day with swiping on screens.

The results are now pouring in and show that we have experienced one of the largest declines in human capital ever observed - reading scores, math skills, performance … all down — especially for the lowest percentiles.

Many states and school districts are now reversing course and eliminating or putting limits on screen time.

It is time for the FCC to do our part. So we are starting a top to bottom review of our E-Rate subsidy program.

We want to ensure the FCC and your tax dollars support great educational outcomes - not poor performance.

[Annie Chestnut @AnnieChestnut]

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[Annie Chestnut @AnnieChestnut]

Policies regarding kids' technology use should reflect an existential truth: tech should be shaped to serve the home; the home should not be shaped to serve tech. Parents hoping to form a well-ordered household can look at the advisory’s suggestions as a basic starting point...

[Annie Chestnut @AnnieChestnut]

💯@KevinRobertsTX: "Congress must act now to protect our children from adult content on the internet. No more excuses...The SAFE for Kids Act is a necessary solution that will finally hold individuals and companies liable if they fail to implement meaningful safeguards..."

[Senator Jim Banks @SenatorBanks]

Kids shouldn't be exposed to pornography with just a few clicks.

25+ states have already enacted age verification requirements for pornography websites.

I'm leading the SAFE for Kids Act to protect our kids & take these commonsense safeguards nationwide. https://t.co/4WdgEhMyXA

[Annie Chestnut @AnnieChestnut]

I'll be moderating a panel on “Emerging Threats Focus: AI in Education.” Join us as we explore how AI is impacting education, whether it's a gift or a threat to student learning, and how parents should engage.

[Moms for Liberty @Moms4Liberty]

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[Annie Chestnut @AnnieChestnut]

Do you really know what your children are watching? Have you ever been surprised by what a show or broadcaster allowed? There's still time to submit your concerns of current TV ratings and allowable programming for children by filing a reply comment to the FCC by June 22.

[Moms for Liberty @Moms4Liberty]

📺 Parents deserve transparency, not surprises.

Right now, the FCC is accepting public comments on whether television ratings should give parents more information about the themes and topics included in children’s programming.

Parents are already warned about violence, sexual content, coarse language, and other mature themes. Families deserve the ability to make informed decisions about all content their children consume.

This is not about banning shows or censoring content.

It’s about parental choice and transparency.

If you believe parents should have clear information before content is introduced to children, take a minute to submit a public comment to the FCC.

Personal messages matter. Your voice matters.

To submit a comment:
-Click the FCC ECFS link below
-Select “Submit a Filing” (or go directly to the Express Filing page).
-Enter MB Docket No. 19-41.
-Fill in your name and contact information.
-Write your comment and submit.

The direct FCC filing page is⬇️
FCC Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) - MB Docket No. 19-41
LINK: https://t.co/RIWaylJezn

[Jay W. Richards 🇺🇸 @DrJayRichards]

The Promise and Peril of Artificial Intelligence in Education via @Heritage https://t.co/sZ1ANXIiZG

[Jonathan Butcher @JM_Butcher]

Are we ready for AI in education? My latest with Annie Chestnut Tutor @heritage “The Promise and Peril of Artificial Intelligence in Education” 1/8

[Sen. Marsha Blackburn @MarshaBlackburn]

We know without a shadow of a doubt that Meta won’t make its platforms safe because protecting kids cuts into the company’s bottom line.

Passing the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act would ensure companies like @Meta are held accountable.
https://t.co/G5f0m4lhEr

[Annie Chestnut @AnnieChestnut]

“Kids cannot consent.” —@RepJames
This is why we need parental consent for app downloads as required by his App Store Accountability Act.

[Digital Childhood Alliance @DigiChildAllnce]

"America’s children & their parents need Congress to require parental consent for device application (app) downloads and establish standards for app ratings by passing the App Store Accountability Act"

@HouseCommerce: listen to @AnnieChestnut & @Heritage!
https://t.co/qOgvjx9tSs

[Annie Chestnut @AnnieChestnut]

I have to agree with @USRepKCastor: weakened knowledge standards and federal preemption in watered down bills is a gift to industry. @HouseCommerce hearing on legislative solutions to protecting children and teens online.

[Heritage Foundation @Heritage]

Many companies prey on vulnerable children through recommendation-based algorithms designed for engagement, often at the expense of user well-being. Here’s what Congress needs to do to protect America’s children from further exploitation online. 👇

@AnnieChestnut https://t.co/CoouC1NW6h