TAKE IT DOWN Act

Sponsored bySen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]TX· Introduced 16 janvier 2025

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Became Public Law No: 119-12.

19 mai 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Public Law · Updated 16 juin 2026

Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks Act or the TAKE IT DOWN Act

This act generally prohibits the nonconsensual online publication of intimate visual depictions of individuals, both authentic and computer-generated, and requires certain online platforms (e.g., social media platforms) to promptly remove such depictions upon receiving notice of their existence.

Specifically, the act prohibits the online publication of intimate visual depictions of

an adult subject where publication is intended to cause or does cause harm to the subject, and where the depiction was published without the subject’s consent or, in the case of an authentic depiction, was created or obtained under circumstances where the adult had a reasonable expectation of privacy; or
a minor subject where publication is intended to abuse or harass the minor or to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person.

Violators are subject to mandatory restitution and criminal penalties, including prison, a fine, or both. Threats to publish intimate visual depictions of a subject are similarly prohibited and subject to criminal penalties.

Separately, covered platforms must establish a process through which subjects of intimate visual depictions may notify the platform of the existence of, and request removal of, an intimate visual depiction including the subject that was published without the subject’s consent. Covered platforms must remove such depictions within 48 hours of notification. Under the act, covered platforms are defined as public websites, online services, or applications that primarily provide a forum for user-generated content.

Timeline

23 actions

Signed by President.
19 mai 2025 · President
Presented to President.
19 mai 2025 · Floor
Became Public Law No: 119-12.
19 mai 2025 · President
Became Public Law No: 119-12.
19 mai 2025 · BecameLaw
Presented to President.
19 mai 2025 · President
Signed by President.
19 mai 2025 · BecameLaw
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
28 avril 2025 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1644-1643)
28 avril 2025 · Floor
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
28 avril 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 146.
28 avril 2025 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1669)
28 avril 2025 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 2 (Roll no. 104). (text: CR H1644-1645)
28 avril 2025 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
28 avril 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 2 (Roll no. 104). (text: CR H1644-1645: 1)
28 avril 2025 · Floor
Received in the House.
14 février 2025 · Floor
Held at the desk.
14 février 2025 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
13 février 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
13 février 2025 · Floor
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S988; text: CR S988-990)
13 février 2025 · Floor
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
13 février 2025 · Discharge

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Sponsorship

21 cosponsors

Sponsor

Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]TX

Cosponsors

Democrat1152%
Republican1048%

Democrat:Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]NH
Democrat:Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]NV
Democrat:Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]CA
Republican:Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]NC
Republican:Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]WV
Democrat:Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]GA
Republican:Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]MS
Democrat:Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]NM
Republican:Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]WY
Republican:Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]MT
Republican:Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]TN
Democrat:Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]MI
Democrat:Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]MN
Republican:Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]WY
Democrat:Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]NV
Democrat:Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]CT
Democrat:Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]CO
Democrat:Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]NJ
Republican:Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]UT
Republican:Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]LA
Republican:Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]IN

Classification

Policy area

Science, Technology, Communications

Legislative subjects

Child safety and welfareCrimes against childrenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDigital mediaFraud offenses and financial crimesInternet, web applications, social mediaPornographySex offenses

Committees

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To16 Jan 2025
- Discharged From13 Feb 2025

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