Mon Apr 28 23:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Bipartisan “Take It Down Act” Criminalizes Non-Consensual Sharing of Explicit Images
**Washington D.C.** – The House overwhelmingly passed the “Take It Down Act” on Monday, making the non-consensual sharing of sexually explicit images and videos, including AI-generated deepfakes, a federal crime. The 409-2 vote sends the bipartisan legislation to President Trump for his expected signature.
The act mandates that online platforms remove such content within 48 hours of notification. This landmark legislation, uniting unlikely allies from both sides of the political spectrum, passed the Senate unanimously in February and enjoys the support of President Trump. It marks the first significant internet content law passed since 2018.
While addressing “revenge porn,” the bill is viewed as a crucial step towards greater regulation of internet companies, which have historically faced limited government oversight. The overwhelming support reflects growing Congressional frustration with social media platforms’ handling of harmful content, particularly impacting children and teenagers. The proliferation of “nudification” apps has exacerbated the issue, contributing to the spread of illicit images among young people. The bill’s sponsors are Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN).
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