HR 2564
Protect Victims of Digital Exploitation and Manipulation Act of 2025
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 6:50 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Protect Victims of Digital Exploitation and Manipulation Act of 2025, aims to criminalize the creation and distribution of digitally fabricated, intimate visual depictions of identifiable individuals – often referred to as ‘deepfakes’ – without their consent. It establishes a federal offense with penalties of up to 5 years in prison for those who produce or distribute such forgeries recklessly. The bill includes several exceptions, such as for law enforcement, legal proceedings, and certain medical uses, and clarifies definitions related to consent, digital forgeries, and intimate visual depictions.
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