The House Education and Workforce Committee, led by Rep. Aaron Bean, convened a hearing with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) to address child safety online. The hearing, which was available for live viewing, comes on the heels of a Senate session questioning Big Tech CEOs about the risks their platforms present to young users. NCMEC President and CEO Michelle DeLaune highlighted the necessity of open parent-child communication for online safety. The Committee is also discussing reauthorization of the NCMEC to bolster child protection. Rep. Jahana Hayes sought advice on improving reporting by state agencies, and Rep. Nate Moran advocated for the Jenna Quinn Law of 2024, co-sponsored by Reps. McCaul, Wild, and Senator Cornyn, to provide resources for recognizing and reporting abuse. Reps. Suzanne Bonamici and Mark DeSaulnier called for legislative updates to address the significant rise in missing children cases reported by NCMEC, a nearly 38% increase from 2015-2021.
The National Center for @MissingKids does critical work to address the risks children face to their safety, especially online. Updating the Missing Children’s Assistance Act is a good start, but we must do more to address the gaps in our laws and fully protect children. https://t.co/LqFEnbgVIp
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has reported a nearly 38% increase in missing children from 2015-2021. I joined @EdWorkforceDems to discuss this critical issue and how Congress can best support NCMEC’s efforts to protect children. https://t.co/YVA0S3X0MD
Ensuring that those caring for our children have the resources needed to recognize and report abuse and exploitation is of the utmost importance. The Jenna Quinn Law of 2024 does just that. @RepMcCaul @RepSusanWild @JohnCornyn https://t.co/iiAsWZ1XtF
Ensuring that those caring for our children have the resources needed to recognize and report abuse and exploitation is of the utmost importance. The Jenna Quinn Law of 2024 does just that. https://t.co/iiAsWZ1XtF https://t.co/wPb3gyk6Jj
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) plays an essential role in keeping kids safe from abuse & exploitation. Today, I asked Michelle DeLaune, President of NCMEC for suggestions on the ways to improve reporting among state agencies. https://t.co/h7b1PLWKYv
.@RepKiley asks @MissingKidsCEO what tips NCMEC offers to parents who are concerned about the safety of their kids in an often-dangerous online world. Ms. DeLaune stressed the value of open lines of communication between parents and children. Watch the exchange ⤵️ https://t.co/5dYd1OZmTr
We must do everything we can to keep kids safe from abuse and exploitation, especially online. #HappeningNow: The Cmte addresses reauthorizing the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to better protect our children.⤵️ https://t.co/1nCUsVYTeq
Last week, the Senate grilled Big Tech CEOs about their platforms and the dangers they pose to kids. Now, @EdWorkforceCmte will hear from @MissingKids about online child exploitation. Don’t miss it: https://t.co/zC1EG6kG1L https://t.co/Qpz8g1QhdS
“Every child deserves a safe childhood.” -National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (@MissingKids) Today, at 10:15 AM, @RepAaronBean leads a hearing on @MissingKids and how it is leading the fight to keep kids safe. Watch live: https://t.co/zC1EG6kG1L https://t.co/GMlLeQGDCv