SB146U.S. Congress2025 sessionPassed / Enacted
Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks Act TAKE IT DOWN Act
Plain-language summary
Requires online platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate images, including AI-generated deepfakes, upon notice from victims. Targets the spread of synthetic and real intimate imagery posted without consent.
Summary generated by AI from the official bill text — may contain errors.
History
Jan 16, 2025
SRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 13, 2025
SSenate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 13, 2025
SPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S988; text: CR S988-990)
Feb 13, 2025
SMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Feb 14, 2025
HReceived in the House.
Feb 14, 2025
HHeld at the desk.
Apr 28, 2025
HMr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 28, 2025
HConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1644-1643: 1)
Apr 28, 2025
HDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 146.
Apr 28, 2025
HAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 28, 2025
HConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1669: 1)
Apr 28, 2025
HOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 2 (Roll no. 104). (text: CR H1644-1645: 1)
Apr 28, 2025
HMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 19, 2025
SPresented to President.
May 19, 2025
SSigned by President.
May 19, 2025
SBecame Public Law No: 119-12.
Progress
Introduced
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into lawMay 19, 2025
Sponsors
TC
Sen. Ted Cruz (R)Prime sponsor
AK
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D)
SC
Sen. Shelley Capito (R)
RB
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D)
BC
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R)
CB
Sen. Cory Booker (D)
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