Senator Blumenthal criticizes Meta's actions against child safety during a whistleblower hearing, advocating for the Kids Online Safety Act.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal delivered an opening statement at a Senate Judiciary hearing where two whistleblowers testified about Meta's alleged suppression of child safety research. Blumenthal claimed Meta obstructed efforts to ensure online safety, highlighting that internal safety research indicating harm to children was altered or deleted.
He criticized Meta for prioritizing business interests over child welfare, stating, "Meta straight jacketed its staff under a social issues protocol that restricts research... designed to undermine business." Blumenthal emphasized the public's desire for the Kids Online Safety Act, stating, “91 to 3, bipartisan, want this measure.”
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Richard Blumenthal Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Richard Blumenthal:
- S.2682: Captain Paul W. 'Bud' Bucha VA Medical Center Act of 2025
- S.2640: Cruise Passenger Protection Act of 2025
- S.2541: Food Date Labeling Act of 2025
- S.2493: Medical Disability Examination Improvement Act of 2025
- S.2462: TRUTH in Labeling Act
- S.2264: Advancing VA’s Emergency Response to (AVERT) Crises Act of 2025
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Richard Blumenthal Fundraising
Richard Blumenthal recently disclosed $55.3K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 710th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 87.3% came from individual donors.
Blumenthal disclosed $63.0K of spending. This was the 642nd most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Blumenthal disclosed $1.3M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 235th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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