Overview

• The House approved the Take It Down Act in a 409–2 vote, following the Senate's unanimous passage in February, sending the bill to President Trump for final approval.
• The legislation criminalizes the publication of non-consensual intimate imagery, including AI-generated deepfakes, and mandates removal by platforms within 48 hours of a victim's request.
• First Lady Melania Trump played a pivotal advocacy role, hosting a White House roundtable and emphasizing online safety through her 'Be Best' initiative.
• Digital rights groups, including the EFF, have raised concerns about potential overreach, privacy risks, and the bill's implications for encryption and free speech.
• Tech companies such as Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat have expressed support for the measure, while legal challenges are anticipated following its enactment.