Support/Vote YES on H.R. 3562 DEFIANCE Act to Combat Deepfakes

Today I’m writing to you in favor of H.R. 3562, in order urge you to pass this important legislation and create a federal civil right of action against non-consensual, sexually-explicit "deepfakes”. [DEFIANCE Act 2025] The situation is a deeply disturbing issue that demands immediate action. These Al-generated forgeries, which realistically depict individuals in pornographic situations without their consent, inflict severe harm on victims. Studies show a staggering 96% of deepfake videos online involve non-consensual pornography, often targeting women and girls. The psychological trauma, reputational damage, and privacy violations suffered by victims are unacceptable. This bipartisan DEFIANCE Act provides a much-needed solution by creating a federal civil right of action for victims to pursue justice against perpetrators of these malicious deepfakes. The bill creates a legal framework that allows victims to take legal action and hold abusers accountable, this legislation empowers survivors and serves as a powerful deterrent against this invasive exploitation. The rampant abuse enabled by deepfake technology demands a firm legislative response NOW to protect individual dignity, consent, intellectual property, and online safety, where these deepfakes are often used. I urge you to lend your full support to swiftly passing this crucial legislation.