Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks Act
- Introduced Jan 16
- Committee Jan 16
- Passed Senate Feb 13
- Passed House Apr 28
- To President May 19
- Law May 19
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Summary
Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks Act or the TAKE IT DOWN Act
Full summary6 paragraphs
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.
Library of Congress summary, May 19, 2025
- Public LawMay 19, 2025
- Introduced in SenateJan 16, 2025
Actions
- HousePresented to President.May 19, 2025
- Signed by President.May 19, 2025
- Became Public Law No: 119-12.May 19, 2025
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Apr 28, 2025
- HouseOn 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)Apr 28, 2025
- HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1669)Apr 28, 2025
- HouseAt 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.Apr 28, 2025
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 146.Apr 28, 2025
- HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1644-1643)Apr 28, 2025
- HouseMr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.Apr 28, 2025
- HouseHeld at the desk.Feb 14, 2025
- HouseReceived in the House.Feb 14, 2025
All actions17
- SenateSenate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.Feb 13, 2025
- SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S988; text: CR S988-990)Feb 13, 2025
- SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Feb 13, 2025
- SenateIntroduced in SenateJan 16, 2025
- SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Jan 16, 2025
Bill record
Text versions4
- Public LawMay 20, 2025PDF: Public Law
- Engrossed in SenateFeb 13, 2025PDF: Engrossed in Senate
- Introduced in SenateJan 16, 2025PDF: Introduced in Senate
- Enrolled BillUndatedPDF: Enrolled Bill
Committees1
- Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeDischarged From Feb 13, 2025Referred To, Jan 16, 2025
Sponsor and cosponsors21 cosponsors
- Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)Sponsor, Jan 16, 2025
- Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Bill Cassidy (R-LA)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Cory Booker (D-NJ)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Cynthia Lummis (R-WY)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Gary Peters (D-MI)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Jacklyn Rosen (D-NV)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- John Barrasso (R-WY)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- John Curtis (R-UT)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- John Hickenlooper (D-CO)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Martin Heinrich (D-NM)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Raphael Warnock (D-GA)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Roger Wicker (R-MS)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Shelley Capito (R-WV)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Ted Budd (R-NC)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Tim Sheehy (R-MT)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Todd Young (R-IN)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Adam Schiff (D-CA)Joined Jan 21, 2025
- Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)Joined Feb 5, 2025
- Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)Joined Feb 6, 2025
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports0
No cost estimate or committee report yet
Titles3
- Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks ActShort Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill text
- TAKE IT DOWN ActShort Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill text
- A bill to require covered platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate visual depictions, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Subjects9
Related bills2
- H.R. 633 119th, Public law contains the text TAKE IT DOWN Act
- H.R. 1768 119th, Related bill Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act
Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 27, 2026.