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Congressional Lawmakers Approve Youth Safety Bill That Could Complicate Marijuana Businesses’ Online Outreach

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March 11, 2026

[#item_full_content] A congressional committee has approved a bill aimed at protecting children online that could create complications for advertisers trying to promote legal marijuana and other regulated substances. Members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee last week passed the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act, sponsored by Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY), the chair of Congressional Lawmakers Approve Youth Safety Bill That Could Complicate Marijuana Businesses' Online Outreach Read More

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