Congress approves a revenge porn bill backed by first lady Melania Trump
Briefly

The TAKE IT DOWN Act, supported by Melania Trump, is set to pass into law after receiving overwhelming bipartisan support in Congress. This bill aims to penalize the publication of revenge porn, including both real and computer-generated images, and mandates platforms to remove harmful content within 48 hours upon request. Melania Trump emphasized the importance of the legislation in safeguarding children’s dignity and safety, while Senator Ted Cruz lauded it as a significant bipartisan achievement. The act aligns with Melania's previous youth-focused initiatives emphasizing emotional and social well-being.
Today's bipartisan passage of the Take It Down Act is a powerful statement that we stand united in protecting the dignity, privacy, and safety of our children.
It protects young girls and young women, and it's a huge bipartisan victory that we're winning tonight.
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