CSAM
Child sexual abuse material. Federal statutes often use the defined term ‘child pornography’; this site uses CSAM in explanatory text except when identifying statutory language.
Pending legislation — not current federal law.The provisions described as part of this bill would take effect only if enacted.
About The STOP CSAM Act
Legislative history, scope, definitions, and the relationship between this measure and existing federal law.
Purpose and legal framework
STOP CSAM is a multi-title proposal that would amend several parts of federal law rather than create a single removal deadline. Its reported text is substantially longer and more complex than the REPORT Act.
Because the bill can be amended during floor consideration or negotiation between chambers, the Senate-reported text is the controlling source for the proposal summarized here—not a final statute.
Current status
StatusReported to Senate
S.1829 was reported by the Senate Judiciary Committee June 26, 2025 · It has not become law
The word “Act” is part of the bill’s short title; it does not mean that the measure has been enacted.
Key definitions
Covered platform or provider
The bill uses detailed definitions and applies different requirements to different categories of online services.
Victim
A child or person harmed by conduct covered by the applicable child-exploitation statutes and proposed amendments.
Legislative history
- May 21, 2025S.1829 is introduced in the Senate.
- June 12, 2025Senate Judiciary Committee orders an amended version reported favorably.
- June 26, 2025The bill is reported and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar.
- Current statusThe bill has not passed either chamber and has not become law.