Senators Reach Compromise On Child Safety Bill
Legislation to authorize more than $300 million for Justice Department-funded Internet Crimes Against Children task forces and would alter how online child pornography is reported by Internet companies passed the Senate late Thursday after a deal was reached between Sens. Joseph Biden, D-Del., and Tom Coburn, R-Okla.
The legislation, which took on a higher profile after Biden became the Democratic vice presidential nominee, reached further into the pop consciousness when Oprah Winfrey recently urged her viewers to voice their support for it. She was expected to mention the bill's progress on her Friday show, sources said.
The package now heads to the House for consideration. Senate aides working on the bill have been in close contact with key House staffers to ensure swift passage in that chamber. The original House companion measures were introduced by Rep. Nick Lampson, D-Texas, and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla.
Read CongressDaily's AM edition for insight into all of the horse-trading that moved this measure forward in the 11th hour.
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