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House Passes Take It Down Act to Combat Non-Consensual Intimate Images

The Take It Down Act, supported by Melania Trump, targets revenge porn and requires social media platforms to act on removal requests within 48 hours.

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  1. Congress approves a revenge porn bill backed by first lady Melania Trump

    The act states that offenders will be subject to prison time, a fine or both, for publishing "intimate visual depictions" of people, both real and computer-generated, of adults or minors, without their consent or with harmful intent.

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  2. House Sends Bill Banning Deepfake and Revenge Porn to President’s Desk

    The bill aims to criminalize the publication of nonconsensual intimate imagery, often called revenge porn, which is increasingly being generated through artificial intelligence (AI).

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  3. 'Revenge Porn' Bill Passes House, Heads to Trump

    The Take It Down Act, which passed the House by a 409-2 vote, now heads to President Donald Trump's desk for his signature.

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Updated: Apr 29th, 2025, 12:29 AM ET

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The U.S. House approved the Take It Down Act by a 409-2 vote, targeting non-consensual sharing of intimate imagery and AI-generated deepfakes. The bill, introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz, aims to implement strict penalties for offenders and requires social media platforms to remove such content within 48 hours. Melania Trump lauded the bill, emphasizing protections for children against online abuse, and has been actively involved in its passage. Following Senate approval in February, the legislation now awaits President Trump's signature, with concerns about free speech raised by some lawmakers.


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  • The Take It Down Act aims to criminalize the publication of non-consensual intimate imagery, including AI-generated content, and mandates that internet platforms remove such content within 48 hours of receiving a request from victims.

  • The bill received overwhelming bipartisan support, passing the House with a 409-2 vote and gaining backing from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers, along with First Lady Melania Trump.

  • While the legislation addresses a pressing issue concerning online safety and privacy, there are concerns from digital rights groups about potential threats to free speech and the bill's application.


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