Congress·Enacted·S. 146

Trump Signs TAKE IT DOWN Act, Criminalizing Nonconsensual Intimate Images and AI Deepfakes

TAKE IT DOWN Act

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Key Points

This law makes it a federal crime to share private, intimate images of someone without their permission. It specifically includes "digital forgeries," which are realistic-looking fake images or videos created by AI, often called deepfakes.
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“The term `digital forgery' means any intimate visual depiction of an identifiable individual created through the use of software, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or any other computer-generated or technological means, including by adapting, modifying, manipulating, or altering an authentic visual depiction, that, when viewed as a whole by a reasonable person, is indistinguishable from an authentic visual depiction of the individual.”
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Social media sites and other online platforms must set up an easy way for people to report these images. Once a platform receives a valid request, they are required to take the content down within 48 hours and try to find and delete any identical copies.
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“Upon receiving a valid removal request from an identifiable individual (or an authorized person acting on behalf of such individual) using the process described in paragraph (1)(A)(ii), a covered platform shall, as soon as possible, but not later than 48 hours after receiving such request-- (A) remove the intimate visual depiction; and (B) make reasonable efforts to identify and remove any known identical copies of such depiction.”
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People who break this law by sharing these images can face up to 2 years in prison if the victim is an adult, and up to 3 years if the victim is a minor. Threatening to share these images to scare or blackmail someone is also a crime.
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“Any person who violates paragraph (2)(A) or (3)(A) shall be fined under title 18, United States Code, imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both.”
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will oversee the platforms to make sure they are following the rules. If a website fails to provide a clear way to report and remove these images, the FTC can take legal action against them.
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“A failure to reasonably comply with the notice and takedown obligations under subsection (a) shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or a deceptive act or practice under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)).”
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This policy aims to protect people from "revenge porn" and AI-generated exploitation, which can cause serious emotional and financial harm. It ensures that victims have a fast, legal way to get harmful content off the internet.

Technology DigitalCriminal JusticeCivil Rights

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Who is affectedScoreImpactCertaintyScopeDurationSentiment

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

7 milestones19 actions

May 19, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-12.

May 19, 2025

Signed by President.

May 19, 2025House

Presented to President.

Apr 28, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Apr 28, 2025House

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)

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

After the 1-year compliance window closes (mid-2026)

FTC begins enforcing platform compliance with takedown requirements

The Federal Trade Commission can take legal action against websites and apps that fail to set up proper reporting systems or don't remove reported content within 48 hours, treating violations as unfair or deceptive practices.

Vote Results

1 vote

HousePassedProceduralApr 28, 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

409

Democrat

202 – 0 · 11

Republican

207 – 2 · 11

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1 Article

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Related Bills

1 bill

H.R. 1768Related bill

Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act

Mar 3 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Budget, the Judiciary, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.