Create a legal process for victims to sue those who create or distribute nonconsensual deepfake images of them.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with DEFIANCE Act of 2025?
The Senate passed S. 1837 on January 12, 2026, and the bill now sits with the House Committee on the Judiciary. House leadership must decide to schedule a floor vote for the bill to move forward. While the Senate approved the measure, bills that pass one chamber often fail to become law because the House does not always prioritize them.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by DEFIANCE Act of 2025 (S. 1837 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 3696 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 3696 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 7569 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 7569 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Richard Durbin (D-IL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
