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CONSENT Act

USA119th CongressHR-9155| House 
| Updated: 6/4/2026
Jennifer L. McClellan

Jennifer L. McClellan

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Nathaniel Moran (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the CONSENT Act, establishes a private right of action against individuals who knowingly or recklessly transmit unsolicited intimate visual depictions. It defines "intimate visual depiction" broadly, encompassing both authentic images and intimate digital forgeries , which are deepfakes created using technology like AI that falsely represent an individual or content. The term "transmit" specifically refers to sending these depictions directly to one or more individuals, excluding public publishing. Under this legislation, recipients aged 18 or older can bring a civil action, and legal guardians may sue on behalf of minors or incapacitated individuals. Plaintiffs have the option to use initials or pseudonyms in court filings to protect their privacy, particularly for minors. Successful plaintiffs can obtain either statutory damages of up to $1,000 or compensatory damages for emotional distress, along with reasonable attorney fees and injunctive relief to prevent further transmissions. Exceptions are made for transmissions for good faith medical, educational, or law enforcement purposes, and the bill clarifies that it does not modify criminal laws or abridge First Amendment rights.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7736
CONSENT Act
Jun 4, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 4, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7736
    CONSENT Act


  • June 4, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 4, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

CONSENT Act

USA119th CongressHR-9155| House 
| Updated: 6/4/2026
This bill, known as the CONSENT Act, establishes a private right of action against individuals who knowingly or recklessly transmit unsolicited intimate visual depictions. It defines "intimate visual depiction" broadly, encompassing both authentic images and intimate digital forgeries , which are deepfakes created using technology like AI that falsely represent an individual or content. The term "transmit" specifically refers to sending these depictions directly to one or more individuals, excluding public publishing. Under this legislation, recipients aged 18 or older can bring a civil action, and legal guardians may sue on behalf of minors or incapacitated individuals. Plaintiffs have the option to use initials or pseudonyms in court filings to protect their privacy, particularly for minors. Successful plaintiffs can obtain either statutory damages of up to $1,000 or compensatory damages for emotional distress, along with reasonable attorney fees and injunctive relief to prevent further transmissions. Exceptions are made for transmissions for good faith medical, educational, or law enforcement purposes, and the bill clarifies that it does not modify criminal laws or abridge First Amendment rights.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7736
CONSENT Act
Jun 4, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 4, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7736
    CONSENT Act


  • June 4, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 4, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jennifer L. McClellan

Jennifer L. McClellan

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Nathaniel Moran (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted