The Protecting Children Over Profits Act prohibits internet and technology service providers from receiving payment or reimbursement from law enforcement when they provide information, records, or technical assistance related to child exploitation investigations. Under current law, companies can be compensated for expenses they incur when complying with government requests for assistance in these cases; this bill eliminates that compensation requirement specifically for child exploitation-related matters. The legislation affects all electronic communications and remote computing service providers operating in the United States, including social media platforms, email services, cloud storage providers, and internet service providers. There is no specified funding amount or timeline included in the bill text, as the measure simply restricts compensation rather than appropriating funds. The bill was introduced by Senators Lankford and Klobuchar in March 2025 and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee for consideration.
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