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# H.R. 7949 Summary: STOP CSAM Act of 2024 This legislation creates comprehensive new federal protections for child sexual abuse victims and imposes strict requirements on technology platforms to combat child sexual exploitation. **What the Bill Does** The bill establishes three main frameworks. First, it strengthens protections for child victims and witnesses in federal court by expanding definitions of abuse, requiring video recordings of testimony, and creating rules to keep sensitive victim information private. Second, it requires technology platforms to report suspected child sexual abuse material (CSAM) to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children within 60 days and creates substantial fines for non-compliance. Third, it creates a new "Child Online Protection Board" within the Federal Trade Commission to handle complaints when platforms fail to remove CSAM, allowing victims or advocacy groups to demand removal and pursue damages against platforms. **Who It Affects** The law impacts technology platforms of all sizes, victims of child sexual abuse and exploitation, advocacy groups that work with victims, and law enforcement agencies. It also expands civil rights for victims to sue platforms that knowingly host or promote CSAM. **Key Funding and Timelines** The bill authorizes $40 million annually to fund the Child Online Protection Board and related operations. Platforms must remove CSAM within 48 hours of receiving proper notice (2 business days for smaller platforms). The Board must begin operations within one year of enactment. The Board's authority expires five years after its first decision, though provisions protecting victims remain permanent. Platforms face fines ranging from $50,000 to $1 million per violation depending on severity and company size.

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