WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the bipartisan Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks (TAKE IT DOWN) Act, aimed at curbing the spread of nonconsensual deepfake images online.
The legislation, which now heads to President Trump’s desk, seeks to protect victims—particularly women and girls—from the proliferation of AI-generated and real explicit content posted without consent.
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a co-lead on the bill, praised the House’s decision, calling the issue “sickening” and stressing the need for urgent action.
“I applaud the decisive action the House took today to fight back and protect our children by passing the TAKE IT DOWN Act with overwhelming bipartisan support,” Pfluger said in a statement released Monday. “I am thrilled that this critical legislation is now headed to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law.”
The bill criminalizes the publication of explicit images generated or shared without consent, often referred to as “revenge pornography,” and mandates swift removal by websites. It also includes federal legal protections to support and empower victims.
First Lady Melania Trump and President Trump have both voiced support for the legislation. Over 100 organizations and advocacy groups have endorsed the act, and a full list can be found here. Pfluger had previously supported the bill during a House Energy and Commerce Committee markup in April.
To read the full text of the legislation, click here.
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