S. 146 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
TAKE IT DOWN Act
S. 146 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) became law — introduced on Jan 16, 2025, sponsored by Ted Cruz with 21 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 16, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 21
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 119-12
- Groups that lobbied
- 21
What it does
Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks Act or the TAKE IT DOWN Act This act generally prohibits the nonconsensual online publication of intimate visual depictions of individuals, both authentic and computer-generated, and requires certain online platforms (e.g., social media platforms) to promptly remove such depictions upon receiving notice of their existence. Spe…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ted Cruz (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 16, 2025
- Passed the SenateFeb 13, 2025
- Passed the HouseApr 28, 2025
- Sent to the PresidentMay 19, 2025
- Became lawMay 19, 2025
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-12. (May 19, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Apr 28, 2025 · Passed409–2
Every roll call vote on this bill
- TAKE IT DOWN ActHouse · Apr 28, 2025
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- S. 98: Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025
- S. 1003: Lulu’s Law
- S.J.Res. 7: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- S. 29: Sunshine Protection Act of 2025
- H.R. 139: Sunshine Protection Act of 2025
- H.R. 901: Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act
- H.R. 979: AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
- H.R. 1027: QUIET Act
- H.R. 1223: ANCHOR Act
- H.R. 1534: IMPACT Act
Who lobbied on it
21 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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