S. 146 Became law · Public Law 119-12 Science, Technology, Communications

TAKE IT DOWN Act

A bill to require covered platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate visual depictions, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] Introduced January 16, 2025 Cosponsors 21 (10 R, 11 D) Latest action May 19, 2025

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

  • HouseApr 28, 2025·Roll 104·S. 146
    TAKE IT DOWN Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    Passed409–2
    R 207–2 D 202–0

Actions

  1. May 19, 2025 Became Public Law No: 119-12.
  2. May 19, 2025 Signed by President.
  3. May 19, 2025 Presented to President.
  4. Apr 28, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. Apr 28, 2025 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)
  6. Apr 28, 2025 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)
  7. Apr 28, 2025 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1669)
  8. Apr 28, 2025 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.
  9. Apr 28, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 146.
  10. Apr 28, 2025 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1644-1643)
  11. Apr 28, 2025 Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  12. Feb 14, 2025 Held at the desk.

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