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Increased Accountability for Nonconsensual Pornography Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2373| House 
| Updated: 3/26/2025
Nancy Mace

Nancy Mace

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, to strengthen legal recourse for victims of nonconsensual disclosure of intimate images. It modifies the existing framework by expanding the scope of what constitutes an intimate image or related conduct, specifically including "an identifiable individual engaging in sexually explicit conduct." The amendment also clarifies the state of mind of the individual depicted by inserting "competent" into the relevant section. A key provision of this legislation is the substantial increase in potential financial penalties for offenders. The maximum statutory damages available in civil actions for such disclosures will rise from $150,000 to $500,000 , aiming to provide greater accountability and deterrence for those who share intimate images without consent.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8180
Increased Accountability for Nonconsensual Pornography Act of 2024
Mar 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8180
    Increased Accountability for Nonconsensual Pornography Act of 2024


  • March 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Increased Accountability for Nonconsensual Pornography Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2373| House 
| Updated: 3/26/2025
This bill amends the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, to strengthen legal recourse for victims of nonconsensual disclosure of intimate images. It modifies the existing framework by expanding the scope of what constitutes an intimate image or related conduct, specifically including "an identifiable individual engaging in sexually explicit conduct." The amendment also clarifies the state of mind of the individual depicted by inserting "competent" into the relevant section. A key provision of this legislation is the substantial increase in potential financial penalties for offenders. The maximum statutory damages available in civil actions for such disclosures will rise from $150,000 to $500,000 , aiming to provide greater accountability and deterrence for those who share intimate images without consent.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8180
Increased Accountability for Nonconsensual Pornography Act of 2024
Mar 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8180
    Increased Accountability for Nonconsensual Pornography Act of 2024


  • March 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nancy Mace

Nancy Mace

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

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