"Take it Down" Act Signed into Law

Washington, D.C. - May, 3, 2025 - (The Ponder News) -- On April 29, The House has passed the bipartisan TAKE IT DOWN Act, landmark legislation that strengthens protections for victims of non-consensual, sexually exploitative imagery – including AI-generated deepfakes – by criminalizing the publication of such content and requiring online platforms to remove it within 48 hours of notice.

“I'm pleased that the House and Senate have both passed the TAKE IT DOWN Act in a bipartisan way,” said U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar (D-TX, 28th). “As a father, husband, and South Texan, I was proud to cosponsor this important bill to protect victims, remove harmful deepfake content, and hold bad actors accountable. I'm grateful to Senator Cruz and Congresswoman Salazar for their leadership and partnership on this effort. I look forward to it being signed into law without delay.”

The TAKE IT DOWN Act ensures faster action for victims, holds perpetrators responsible, and protects lawful speech, making online spaces safer and more accountable.

“This is a strong, bipartisan step forward to defend the dignity and safety of Americans in the digital age,” Dr. Cuellar continued. “By working together across party lines, we’re giving victims real tools to fight back and building safer online communities for everyone."

The bill passed both chambers with strong bipartisan support and is now headed to the president’s desk to be signed into law.

President Trump has already expressed support for this bill.