Bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Salazar's TAKE IT DOWN Act

(Washington, D.C.)- Yesterday, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of H.R. 633, the TAKE IT DOWN Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation to protect victims of real and deepfake revenge pornography. The bill unanimously passed in the Senate in February 2025 and is scheduled for a markup in the House Energy and Commerce Committee next week.

Rep. Salazar reintroduced this bill in January and is leading the effort in the House of Representatives to get it signed into law. President Trump endorsed the TAKE IT DOWN Act during his most recent address to Congress. You can see his remarks here. First Lady Melania Trump has also been a strong advocate for the TAKE IT DOWN Act and hosted a roundtable on Capitol Hill last month to advocate for the legislation and call for a vote in the House. You can see Rep. Salazar's remarks at the roundtable here.

"My TAKE IT DOWN Act will finally give innocent victims real protection from online exploitation. Websites and platforms like Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok must remove fake, compromising pornographic images within 48 hours or face consequences. No more inaction. No more excuses: if you exploit an innocent child, you will face jail time," said Congresswoman María Salazar (FL-27).

"The increasing use of artificial intelligence to create and circulate deep fake pornography threatens the mental and emotional health and financial security of its victims, primarily women. Perpetrators have used deep fake pornography as a tool to harass, humiliate, and intimidate women online, often in response to them speaking out or advocating for themselves. This is a serious and growing issue I'm deeply concerned about. I'm proud the TAKE IT DOWN Act has been endorsed by the Problem Solvers Caucus, and I look forward to working with my colleagues on this urgent, bipartisan priority," said Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06).

"In an age where personal privacy can be violated with a click, the TAKE IT DOWN Act provides a much-needed federal safeguard. This legislation addresses both non-consensual intimate imagery and the insidious rise of AI-generated deepfakes, establishing a clear legal standard: victims have the right to have these exploitative images removed, and perpetrators will be held accountable. It is a commonsense and essential measure to protect Americans, empower survivors, uphold justice, and align our laws with the challenges of the digital era," said Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chair Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01).

"The publication of sexually exploitative images-including AI-generated deepfakes - is a terrifying and destructive part of the digital age," said Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chair Congressman Tom Suozzi (NY-03). "I applaud the First Lady for bringing attention to this issue, and the Problem Solvers Caucus will work with her across party lines to pass the TAKE IT DOWN Act to address these reprehensible acts. Let it be the first of many actions we take in this Congress to get things done."

"Congress must make sure there are protections in place, especially for minors, as technology rapidly evolves. The TAKE IT DOWN Act will make sure that when individuals are victimized and inappropriately distorted through AI, they have strong mechanisms to take action and remedy such traumatic situations," said Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11).

"As a member of Congress, I'm pleased to be joining as a co-sponsor of the TAKE IT DOWN Act, a vital step in safeguarding the dignity and safety of individuals, particularly our most vulnerable. This legislation ensures the swift removal of harmful content and holds perpetrators accountable, prioritizing the protection and well-being of those affected by deep fakes and non-consensual intimate imagery," said Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28).

More information about the TAKE IT DOWN Act can be found here.

The full text of the bill can be found here.