The public record · 119th Congress

Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act

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A bill to amend the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to strengthen protections relating to the online collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and teens, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced

Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to SenateShort Title(s) as Passed Senate

Legislative history

S. 836·Senate·Bill·Commerce

Sen. Edward Markey(Democratic-Massachusetts)·

Mar 4, 2025

SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Jun 25, 2025

Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

Jan 27, 2026

Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with amendments. With written report No. 119-99.

Jan 27, 2026

SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 304.

Mar 5, 2026

Senate · FloorPassed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S860-869; text: CR S861-868)

Mar 16, 2026

Senate · FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.

Mar 16, 2026

House · FloorReceived in the House.

Mar 16, 2026

House · FloorHeld at the desk.

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Bill text

Mar 5, 2026As passed by the Senate Jan 27, 2026As reported by the Senate committee Mar 4, 2025As introduced in the Senate