United States (federal)BillS. 1837

DEFIANCE Act of 2025

Would create a federal civil remedy for people depicted in sexually explicit deepfakes made or shared without consent.

Where it stands

Passed one chamberIntroducedCommitteeFloorLaw

Held at the desk.Jan 138 months ago

Body: U.S. Congress
Session: 119th Congress
Introduced: May 21, 2025
Votes: Senate unanimous consent
Sponsors: Bipartisan

Official page Source: GovInfo Bill Status (Library of Congress data behind congress.gov)

Timeline

Jan 13 8 months ago
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
May 21, 2025 1 year ago
Introduced in Senate

Sponsors

D (Democrat)Richard Durbin
R (Republican)Lindsey Graham