A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Don't Sell Kids' Data Act of 2025" aims to prohibit data brokers from collecting, using, or maintaining the personal data of children and teens. It restricts these entities from selling or trading such information, with limited exceptions for compliance purposes. The bill requires data brokers to delete existing data and establish a mechanism for teens, parents, or guardians to request deletions. It also mandates that brokers provide clear, plain-language notice regarding these deletion processes. Enforcement can be carried out by the Federal Trade Commission, State officials, or individuals through civil actions. The Act is set to take effect 180 days after enactment.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +9
Would children be better off under this?
The bill prohibits data brokers from collecting or maintaining personal data of children under 13.
- Scored +9
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?
The bill establishes strong privacy protections by prohibiting the collection and sale of minors' personal data.
- Scored +9
Does this give people more control over their personal data?
The act mandates the deletion of personal data for minors and creates a mechanism for parents and teens to control data deletion.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Minors' Privacy: Data brokers are prohibited from collecting, using, or maintaining the personal data of individuals known to be children or teens, and from selling or sharing that data. (Section 2(a))
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Control Over Personal Data: The bill requires data brokers to delete personal data and creates a system where teens, parents, or legal guardians can submit requests to have such data deleted. (Section 2(b)(1))
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Transparency and Clarity: Data brokers must make information regarding their deletion mechanisms and responsibilities available to the public in a clear, conspicuous, and plain-language format. (Section 2(b)(3))
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Accountability and Legal Recourse: Individuals can bring civil actions against data brokers for violations, which includes the ability to seek actual damages of at least $1,000 per violation, as well as injunctive relief and attorney fees. (Section 2(e))
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State-Level Protection: State attorneys general and officials have the authority to bring civil actions to protect the interests of their residents regarding violations of this Act. (Section 2(d))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limited Data Collection for Compliance: While data brokers are generally prohibited from collecting data on minors, they are permitted to collect and maintain the minimum data necessary to ensure they are complying with the law. (Section 2(a)(2))
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The bill prohibits data brokers from collecting or maintaining personal data of children under 13. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill provides teens ages 13 to 17 the right to request the deletion of their personal data.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill establishes strong privacy protections by prohibiting the collection and sale of minors' personal data. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires data brokers to provide clear, plain-language public notice regarding their data deletion responsibilities.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The act mandates the deletion of personal data for minors and creates a mechanism for parents and teens to control data deletion.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill protects consumers, specifically minors, from unauthorized data collection and sale by data brokers.
- 12/11/2025
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 11/25/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
- Introduced in House