SIIA - Software & Information Industry Association
05/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/07/2024 16:23
SIIA and 12 Organizations Oppose Inclusion of KOSA in FAA Reauthorization
SIIA and 12 Organizations Oppose Inclusion of KOSA in FAA Reauthorization
The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) and 12 organizations are collectively opposing the inclusion of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) in legislation aimed at reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). They have articulated several significant concerns regarding the current versions of KOSA, both in the Senate and the House. These concerns encompass constitutional issues, privacy considerations, worries about the potential for partisan enforcement of content-based laws, and more. Despite ongoing efforts to address some of these concerns over the past two years, substantial reservations persist.
Various organizations and individuals have communicated their apprehensions to sponsors, leadership, and other members of both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives. While some adjustments have been attempted, many key concerns remain unresolved. Consequently, the undersigned urge members to reject the inclusion of the KOSA amendment in the FAA reauthorization legislation and to refrain from further floor consideration until these areas of concern are adequately addressed.