Increased Accountability for Nonconsensual Pornography Act of 2025

# Increased Accountability for Nonconsensual Pornography Act of 2025 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill aims to create federal penalties for distributing intimate images or videos of people without their consent—commonly known as "revenge porn." Currently, this practice is illegal in most states, but there is no uniform federal law addressing it. The bill would establish federal criminal consequences for anyone who knowingly shares sexually explicit images or videos of another person without permission, with the intent to harass, humiliate, or harm them. **Who It Affects and Key Details** The bill would primarily protect individuals who are victims of non-consensual image sharing, which disproportionately affects women. It would create federal enforcement mechanisms, allowing the U.S. Justice Department to prosecute these cases.

The bill is sponsored by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) and is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. **Current Status** As of now, HR 2373 remains in committee and has not advanced to a floor vote. No significant action has been taken since its introduction in the 119th Congress.