Cliff Bentz: “If this bill preempts those laws but does not itself impose…”

“And so Mr. Thayer, starting with you, one of the questions that's been asked is that several states, California, Utah, Arkansas, Texas, Florida, have passed on implementing laws that require parental consent, a default, time limits, curfews or age verification for minors. If this bill preempts those laws but does not itself impose comparable restrictions, aren't you effectively asking Congress to shield business models from the very protection states have decided children need? So on the issue of preemption, obviously it's a sticky wicket and something that we have to take heavy thought and I actually agree a lot with Ms. Waynes and I apologize if I'm missing pronouncing your name statements.” (00:30–00:42)

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