In a rare moment of bipartisan unity, Congress has overwhelmingly passed the TAKE IT DOWN act, a big win in the fight against revenge porn and AI-generated deepfake pornography.

Spearheaded by a collection of politicians like Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and publicly backed by First Lady Melania Trump, the new legislation is now headed to President Trump’s desk for a final signature.

The act itself, which passed with over 400 votes in the House and cleared the Senate earlier this year, sets firm requirements for social media companies and online platforms: they must take down any non-consensual explicit content, whether real or artificially generated, within 48 hours of a valid request or they will face serious legal consequences.

Additionally, offenders who distribute illegal revenge content or non-consensual AI-generated content can now be prosecuted, fined, and imprisoned under stricter federal guidelines.

“The passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act is a historic win in the fight to protect victims of revenge porn and deepfake abuse. This victory belongs first and foremost to the heroic survivors who shared their stories and the advocates who never gave up.” Sen. Cruz said in a post to X.

“By requiring social media companies to take down this abusive content quickly, we are sparing victims from repeated trauma and holding predators accountable,” Cruz added.

Republicans have long criticized big tech companies, like TikTok, for dragging their feet on issues of user safety, particularly when it comes to protecting children and women from online exploitation.

The TAKE IT DOWN act may now signify the Trump administration’s demand for a course correction for the online world.

Melania Trump, who has been a strong advocate for child welfare and online safety as First Lady, praised the act as an extension of her ‘Be Best’ initiative.

“Through this critical legislation and our continued focus with ‘Be Best,’ we are building a future where every child can thrive and achieve their full potential,” The First Lady said on Monday.