The House has overwhelmingly passed the Take It Down Act, voting 409–2 to criminalize the creation or distribution of nonconsensual AI-generated sexual content, widely known as deepfake porn. The bill requires online platforms to remove flagged content within 72 hours and gives victims the right to sue creators, distributors, or platforms that fail to comply.
Lawmakers praised the legislation as a landmark defense of digital privacy and dignity, noting that deepfake porn has rapidly grown more sophisticated and damaging. Victims, particularly women, minors, and public figures, often face severe psychological and social harm when their likeness is exploited without consent.
“This is about drawing a line,” said Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), one of the sponsors. “No one should wake up to find their face on a fake, explicit video spreading online without their consent.” While two representatives opposed the measure over free speech concerns, supporters insist it carefully balances privacy rights with platform accountability.
Backed by President Trump and enjoying rare bipartisan support, the bill now heads to the Senate, where it is expected to pass quickly. If enacted, it will mark a major step in the fight against AI misuse and digital exploitation in the United States.
