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Source IDdefiance-act
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DescriptionBipartisan 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 pen…
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CreatedApr 9, 2026, 4:27 PM
UpdatedApr 9, 2026, 4:27 PM
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titleDEFIANCE Act
descriptionBipartisan 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 pen…
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  "scope": "National",
  "votes": [
    {
      "date": "2026-01-13",
      "result": "Passed unanimously",
      "chamber": "Senate"
    }
  ],
  "author": "Senator Dick Durbin and Senator Lindsey Graham",
  "billNumber": "S.1837",
  "introduced": "2025",
  "provisions": [
    {
      "title": "C…
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