NRB Head Hails Signing of Bipartisan Anti-Deepfake Act Championed by First Lady
President Donald Trump signed the bipartisan Take It Down Act into law on Monday, aiming to crack down on the spread of non-consensual intimate images—including AI-generated deepfakes and revenge porn. The bill received sweeping support in Congress, passing the Senate in February and the House by a 409-2 vote on April 28.
Introduced by Senators Ted Cruz of Texas and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, the law makes it a federal crime to knowingly distribute non-consensual intimate imagery. It also mandates that online platforms remove such content within 48 hours of a verified request from the victim, with enforcement overseen by the Federal Trade Commission.
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The bill was championed by first lady Melania Trump, who added her nonbinding signature to the bill at the president’s request. The first lady described the new law as “a powerful step forward in our efforts to ensure that every American, especially young people, can feel better protected from their image or identity being abused.”
Troy Miller, president of the National Religious Broadcasters Association, was present at the White House during the signing.
“As a Christian organization, we believe it is a moral imperative and national priority to protect the dignity of every person, especially the most vulnerable, from exploitation online,” Miller said in a statement. “The Take It Down Act sends a clear message that innovation must not outpace ethical responsibility. We are proud to support legislation that upholds First Amendment rights while confronting online abuse.”
