Who it would protect
Children affected by sexual exploitation and abuse, including victims appearing in child sexual abuse material.
Pending legislation — not current federal law.The provisions described as part of this bill would take effect only if enacted.
Legislative status
S.1829 has been reported by the Senate Judiciary Committee but has not passed the Senate or House. All protections and duties described as part of the bill are proposals, not current federal requirements.
What the bill would do
The Senate-reported STOP CSAM Act is a broad proposal addressing child victims and witnesses in federal proceedings, civil remedies, technology-platform accountability, CyberTipline reporting, and transparency reporting.
Among other provisions, the bill would expand privacy protections for child victims, create or modify remedies for specified child-sexual-exploitation offenses, and establish obligations and potential liability for providers under detailed statutory standards.
The bill remains pending. Existing federal and state criminal laws, the enacted REPORT Act, and the enacted TAKE IT DOWN Act continue to operate independently of this proposal.
Key dates
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | S.1829 is introduced in the Senate. |
| June 12, 2025 | Senate Judiciary Committee orders an amended version reported favorably. |
| June 26, 2025 | The bill is reported and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar. |
| Current status | The bill has not passed either chamber and has not become law. |
In brief
Who it would regulate
Covered online services and other persons subject to the proposal’s reporting, transparency, civil-liability, and preservation provisions.
What it would change
Federal-court privacy rules, civil remedies, provider accountability, CyberTipline processes, and industry transparency.
Legislative proposal: The bill’s provisions are not enforceable unless Congress passes and the President signs the legislation.
Proposed civil liability and remedies
The reported bill contains detailed civil causes of action, damages, injunctive relief, attorney-fee provisions, and enforcement authorities. Whether a remedy would apply would depend on the specific claim, defendant, knowledge standard, statutory exclusions, and final enacted text.