Introduce and support legislation to create an independent commission to protect children's interests in federal policymaking.

today introduced the Child Safety and Well-Being Act to advocate for and protect children in federal policymaking. The legislation would establish an independent commission to promote the interests of...

Markey introduced legislation that would create an independent commission to protect children's interests in federal policymaking.

Ahead of National Children’s Week, Senator Markey Introduces Legislation to Protect the Well-Being of Children in Federal Policymaking
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Wired reported that Ed Markey was a leading Senate voice on protecting kids online, noting his role as co-author of COPPA and his push for the Do Not Track Kids Act.

Concrete child-privacy legislation activity, but not the promised independent commission. This is related evidence of support, so it is only partial evidence of the claim.

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What's Left for Congress to Ask Big Tech Firms? A Lot
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The Verge said Markey has long sought to update COPPA to expand children's online protections, but the article discusses KOSA and COPPA 2.0 rather than any separate commission.

This shows continuing child-safety advocacy in the current Senate term, but it does not show creation of an independent commission. The specific commission promise remains unresolved on this evidence.

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The Kids Online Safety Act's last stand
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