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COPPA 2 advances to full committee as Democrats warn preemption will weaken state protections
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 advertising to minors, expanding parental control rights and updating consent rules.
Opponents' concerns Democratic members including Rep. Castor and Rep. Schakowsky described the bill's preemption language as excessively broad, warning it could override existing state privacy protections and consumer claims that serve as enforcement tools. They said that relying solely on the FTC is insufficient while that agency lacks a full slate of commissioners and sufficient resources.
Vote and outcome After debate, the subcommittee conducted a roll-call vote that the clerk reported as 14 ayes and 10 noes; the bill was forwarded to the full committee. Democrats said they will continue efforts to preserve state authority and to strengthen enforcement mechanisms before the bill advances further.
