S.1837: DEFIANCE Act
pendingNationalBipartisan bill creating a federal civil cause of action for victims of nonconsensual sexually explicit deepfakes. Sponsored by Senators Durbin (D-IL) and Graham (R-SC). Passed Senate unanimously January 13, 2026. Held at desk in the House; not yet law. Complements the TAKE IT DOWN Act (criminal penalties) with civil remedies.
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Quick Facts
- Bill Number
- S.1837
- Jurisdiction
- United States
- Author / Sponsor
- Senator Dick Durbin and Senator Lindsey Graham
- Introduced
- 2025
- Status
- pending
- Scope
- National