The COPA Commission, a congressionally appointed panel, was mandated by the Child Online Protection Act, which was approved by Congress in October 1998. The primary purpose of the Commission is to "identify technological or other methods that will help reduce access by minors to material that is harmful to minors on the Internet."

The Commission released its final report to Congress on Friday, October 20, 2000.

Since the Commission has completed its work, no more submissions can be accepted.