Overview

• Nancy Mace chaired a House Oversight subcommittee hearing on May 20, 2025, advocating for her Sue Voyeurs Act and Stop Voyeurs Act to address video voyeurism.
• Mace presented a blurred screenshot of what she says is her naked silhouette, allegedly filmed without her consent by her ex-fiancé, Patrick Bryant.
• Patrick Bryant has denied all allegations, calling them false and malicious, while cooperating with an ongoing South Carolina Law Enforcement Division investigation.
• The proposed Sue Voyeurs Act would allow victims to sue offenders in federal court, while the Stop Voyeurs Act seeks to expand federal prosecution and increase penalties for video voyeurism.
• Mace received bipartisan support and sympathy during the hearing, with experts and lawmakers acknowledging the need for stronger privacy protections.