Rally to Protect Kids Online
Start: Wednesday, January 31, 2024• 3:00 PM
As Big Tech CEOs will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on their failure to protect kids online. Accountable Tech, Design It For Us, Fairplay, ParentsTogether Action, Tech Oversight Project, and our allies will host a rally on Capitol Hill to elevate the lived experiences and real stories of young people harmed by Big Tech’s online platforms and social media. Together, we will ring the alarm around Big Tech’s failure to protect kids online and call for Congress to act.
The Senate Judiciary Committee hearing will feature Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Twitter/X CEO Linda Yaccarino, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel, and Discord CEO Jason Citron. RSVP to hold these Big Tech CEOs accountable and protect young people online!
Due to the nature of the rally happening after the hearing, the timing of the event may change. Please look to the email you used when submitting your RSVP to stay up to date on any adjusted timings.
Location: U.S. Capitol Building, Corner of Independence Ave SE and First Ave. Please look to the diagram above for precise location.
Note: If you are traveling directly from the hearing inside the Dirksen Senate Office Building, upon exiting the building please head south on First St SE until you reach the corner of First St. NE and Independence Ave SW, and then walk on the walking path parallel to Southeast Dr. to arrive at the event. Please refer to the diagram below for specific directions.
Please Note: The most accessible metro station is Capitol South Station, on the Orange, Blue and Silver Lines.
Dress: Due to the rally being outside, please dress appropriately for the weather, including cold temperatures.
Public Area: Please note that there are no easily accessible public restrooms nearby. Closest restrooms are in the Capitol Visitors Center, which requires going through airport-like security.
Contact: For any questions prior to the event, please contact info@accountabletech.org.