What does Preamble of CONSENT Act do?

This bill aims to establish a private right of action against individuals who transmit unsolicited intimate visual depictions.

What does SHORT TITLE. of CONSENT Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Curbing Online Non-consensual Sexually Explicit Nudity Transfers Act.

What does TRANSMISSION OF UNSOLICITED INTIMATE VISUAL DEPICTIONS. of CONSENT Act do?

This section defines terms related to the transmission of unsolicited intimate visual depictions. It establishes a right of action for individuals who receive intimate visual depictions without consent, allowing them to bring a civil action against the sender in federal court. Legal guardians can bring civil actions on behalf of individuals under 18, incompetent, or incapacitated. Plaintiffs in such actions, particularly those who were minors at the time, can elect to use initials or a pseudonym to protect their privacy. Exceptions exist for transmissions made for good faith medical, educational, or law enforcement purposes. Relief available in a civil action includes statutory damages up to $1,000, compensatory damages for emotional distress, and injunctive relief. This section does not modify existing criminal laws. It includes a rule of construction stating that the section should not be interpreted to abridge First Amendment rights. The section contains a severability clause, ensuring that if one part is deemed unconstitutional, the rest remains in effect.

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CONSENT Act

Last updated: 6/8/2026 · Introduced: 6/8/2026

Author: Brian Schatz (D-HI)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill creates a private right of action, allowing individuals to sue in federal court those who transmit unsolicited intimate visual depictions without consent.
Legal guardians can pursue civil actions on behalf of minors, individuals who are incompetent, or those who are incapacitated, related to the transmission of unsolicited intimate visual depictions.
Individuals bringing suit can elect to use a pseudonym to protect their privacy, and successful plaintiffs may receive statutory damages up to $1,000, compensatory damages, and injunctive relief.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 9155(In Committee)Official page

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