House passes TAKE IT DOWN Act, cosponsored by Rep. Fedorchak

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the TAKE IT DOWN Act, legislation cosponsored by Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) to combat the online exploitation of individuals through the non-consensual sharing of intimate images.  

“The rise of technology has made it easier than ever for private images to be misused and weaponized, often with devastating consequences for victims. No one should have their privacy violated or their life upended by malicious actions like this,” Fedorchak said. “The TAKE IT DOWN Act is a strong, commonsense step to give individuals greater control over their personal images, hold bad actors accountable, and make the internet a safer place for everyone—especially children and teens. I'm proud to have helped advance this important legislation and look forward to seeing President Trump sign it into law.” 

The legislation criminalizes the publication or threatened publication of Non-Consensual Intimate Images (NCII) in interstate commerce. It also requires internet platforms to create a clear, effective notice and takedown process within one year of the bill's enactment—giving victims a meaningful path to have harmful content removed. 

The TAKE IT DOWN Act passed the Senate earlier this year, making today’s House passage the final step before it heads to the President’s desk for signature. 

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