The House has overwhelmingly passed the Take It Down Act in a 409–2 vote, targeting the rise of nonconsensual deepfake pornography. The bill makes it illegal to create or share explicit AI-generated content without permission and forces platforms to remove flagged material within 72 hours.

For the first time, victims will also be able to sue creators, distributors, or platforms that ignore removal requests. Lawmakers stressed the need to act as artificial intelligence advances rapidly.

The measure has gained rare bipartisan support and backing from President Trump. Advocates emphasize that children, women, and public figures are especially vulnerable. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) said, “This is about drawing a line.”

Opponents voiced concerns about free speech and government overreach, but supporters argue the law balances privacy rights with platform responsibility. Only two lawmakers opposed the bill.

Now heading to the Senate, the act is expected to advance quickly. If signed into law, it will mark a turning point in digital protections, offering victims stronger safeguards and reshaping how the U.S. addresses AI-driven exploitation.