Rep. María Elvira Salazar, a U.S. Representative from Florida’s 27th congressional district, posted on May 19, 2026, about her efforts alongside other lawmakers to urge the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to enforce the TAKE IT DOWN Act. The law requires online platforms to remove non-consensual intimate images, including those generated by artificial intelligence, within 48 hours of being reported.
In an English-language post dated May 19, 2026, Salazar stated: “Today, I joined @SenTedCruz, @SenKlobucharUS, and @RepDean in urging the Federal Trade Commission to enforce the TAKE IT DOWN Act.
She reiterated this message in Spanish on the same day: “Hoy me uní a los @SenTedCruz y @SenKlobucharUS y a la @RepDean para exigir que la Comisión Federal de Comercio haga cumplir la Ley TAKE IT DOWN.
A third post shared a link without additional commentary: “https://t.co/Lpc8fM4ceR”, also dated May 19, 2026.
The TAKE IT DOWN Act was introduced as a response to growing concerns over the proliferation of non-consensual intimate imagery online. This includes both real and AI-generated content that can cause significant harm to individuals’ privacy and reputations. The legislation mandates that digital platforms act swiftly—within two days—to address reports of such material or face regulatory consequences from agencies like the FTC.
This legislative effort reflects broader trends in U.S. policy aimed at protecting digital privacy and combating technology-enabled abuse. Lawmakers across party lines have increasingly focused on holding technology companies accountable for user safety and enforcing prompt removal procedures for harmful content.