I’m proud to announce that my TAKE IT DOWN Act has officially passed the House of Representatives— completing its journey through Congress after unanimous approval in the Senate. This bipartisan, bicameral bill is a major victory for victims —especially women and children—who have suffered from the spread of non-consensual intimate images and AI-generated deepfake pornography.
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence has made it easier than ever for predators to create fake, explicit content that destroys lives. The TAKE IT DOWN Act finally gives victims real legal tools to fight back. If you exploit someone online, you will face consequences—including jail time. No more excuses.
Over 120 organizations representing victim advocacy groups, law enforcement, and the tech industry have voiced their support for this legislation. That includes Meta, Snap, Google, Microsoft, TikTok, X, Amazon, Bumble, Match Group, IBM, TechNet, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Fraternal Order of Police, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), RAINN, and the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE).
The TAKE IT DOWN Act protects victims while upholding free speech. It:
- Criminalizes the publication—or threat to publish—non-consensual intimate images (NCII) across state lines;
- Permits the good-faith sharing of NCII for law enforcement or medical assistance;
- Requires websites to remove NCII within 48 hours of victim notification; and
- Applies a “reasonable person” standard for AI-generated NCII to ensure realism without violating the First Amendment.
I reintroduced this bill in January and led the charge in the House to get it passed. This is a win for families, for safety, and for justice.
