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HR 6291119th CongressIn Committee
Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act
Introduced: Nov 25, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5] (R-Michigan)
Standard Summary
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An amendment to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) that expands definitions, strengthens consent requirements, adds new reporting and enforcement provisions, and imposes stricter rules on high‑impact social media companies.
Key Points
- 1Broadens the definition of an operator to include mobile apps and online services.
- 2Requires verifiable consent from a parent or teen before collecting or disclosing personal information.
- 3Introduces new reporting obligations for the FTC and enforcement actions.
- 4Imposes additional safeguards on high‑impact social media companies, including knowledge and data‑sharing limits.
- 5Adds a small‑entity impact analysis requirement for all new regulations.
Impact Areas
Children and teens onlineParents and guardiansOnline operators and app developersFederal Trade Commission and state regulatorsSmall businesses and tech companies
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