The resolution urges Congress to pass the Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act (H.R. 3106), which addresses the growing issue of non-consensual deepfake images, particularly those that depict individuals in sexually explicit contexts. Deepfakes are digitally manipulated images or videos that can cause significant emotional, psychological, and reputational harm to victims, who often lack legal recourse due to the nature of these forgeries. The resolution highlights a recent incident at Westfield High School in New Jersey, where male students allegedly created and shared non-consensual pornographic images of female students, underscoring the urgent need for legislative action.
H.R. 3106 aims to criminalize the intentional disclosure or threats to disclose altered intimate images and establishes a right for victims to seek legal relief. The bill defines key terms to ensure clarity and effective enforcement, addressing gaps in the current legal framework. By urging Congress to enact this legislation, the resolution seeks to provide necessary protections for individuals affected by deepfake technology and to mitigate the harmful consequences associated with such digital forgeries.