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House Sends TAKE IT DOWN Act to President Trump for Final Approval

The bipartisan bill, championed by First Lady Melania Trump, aims to combat non-consensual intimate imagery and deepfake pornography with new federal penalties and platform accountability measures.

First lady Melania Trump and others speak during a roundtable discussion on the "Take It Down Act,” legislation aimed at criminalizing AI-generated deepfake pornography.
A poster is displayed next to Sen. Ted Cruz as he speaks at a news conference to unveil the Take It Down Act to protect victims against non-consensual intimate image abuse, on Capitol Hill on June 18, 2024 in Washington, D.C.
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Overview

  • The TAKE IT DOWN Act passed the House of Representatives on April 28, 2025, and now awaits President Donald Trump’s signature, with the White House indicating he is expected to sign it into law.
  • The legislation criminalizes the publication or threats involving non-consensual intimate imagery, including AI-generated deepfake pornography, with penalties of up to three years in prison.
  • Social media platforms will be required to remove flagged content within 48 hours of a victim's request, addressing gaps in platform accountability.
  • First Lady Melania Trump played a pivotal role in advocating for the bill, framing it as a child safety measure and urging bipartisan cooperation during public events and roundtable discussions.
  • The bill was inspired by cases of exploitation, such as Elliston Berry’s experience with AI-generated imagery at age 14, and aims to protect both high-profile and everyday victims.