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COPPA 2 advances to full committee as Democrats warn preemption will weaken state protections
Energy and Commerce: House Committee · December 12, 2025
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Summary
Rep. Lee's COPPA 2 passed the subcommittee after debate but drew sustained Democratic objections about broad preemption and whether the bill would strip states and families of stronger remedies.
The subcommittee advanced HR 6291, labeled COPPA 2, which updates the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act and extends key protections to teens aged 13 to 16. Supporters said the bill modernizes COPPA for the smartphone era by limiting targeted…
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