House Approves ‘Take It Down’ Act to Combat
House Approves Deepfake Porn Bill
By a 409–2 vote, the House passed the Take It Down Act to combat nonconsensual AI-generated sexual content.
The bill targets the growing problem of deepfake pornography created without permission.
Key Provisions and Victim Protections
The law makes it illegal to create or share explicit deepfake images or videos without consent.
Platforms must remove flagged material within 72 hours.
For the first time, victims can sue creators, distributors, or platforms that ignore takedown requests.
Bipartisan Support
The bill received rare bipartisan backing and President Trump’s support.
Advocates stress the heightened risk to children, women, and public figures.
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) said, “This is about drawing a line,”
highlighting the psychological and social harm victims face.
Moving to the Senate
Only two lawmakers opposed the measure, citing free speech concerns.
The legislation now moves to the Senate, expected to advance quickly,
marking a major step in protecting citizens from digital exploitation.
