How We Read the Votes
Operation Child Shield publishes a neutral child safety voting record for members of Congress. All vote data is sourced from the public Congress.gov API.
Just the Facts
Short, clear write-ups of the bills we track, with links straight to Congress.gov.
Get the Facts →What We Report
- How each official voted on tracked child safety legislation, including bill title, vote cast, and date when available.
- Whether each recorded floor vote is consistent or not consistent with Operation Child Shield's board-adopted policy positions.
- Direct links to the official bill page and roll-call record on Congress.gov.
What We Do Not Publish
- Letter grades, star ratings, or percentage scores for officials.
- Rankings such as "best," "worst," or "champion/failure" labels.
- Editorial endorsements or opposition to any candidate or officeholder.
Bill Selection
We track legislation on child sexual abuse, exploitation, online safety (EARN IT, KOSA), sex offender registration, and victim support. See the tracked bills page for the full list, or The Facts.
Our Mission
Children depend on adults to protect them. Operation Child Shield gives the public clear information about how elected officials vote when children's safety is on the line.
See our full legal disclaimer for data sourcing and contact information. For reporting suspected exploitation, use the NCMEC CyberTipline resources.