CONSENT Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (4 Jun 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
H.R. 9155, the CONSENT Act, would create a new federal civil cause of action for people who receive unwanted intimate images or videos, including realistic AI-generated "deepfake" depictions, sent to them without their consent. Under the bill, a recipient could sue in federal court anyone—adult individual or organization—who knowingly, or with reckless disregard, sends such a depiction across state or foreign commerce channels without the recipient's permission. Parents or guardians could sue on behalf of minors, incompetent, or incapacitated recipients, and minors involved in such suits could use initials or a pseudonym to protect their privacy.
The bill affects senders and recipients of unsolicited intimate images nationwide. Successful plaintiffs could recover statutory damages up to $1,000 or compensatory damages for emotional distress, plus attorney fees and costs, and could obtain court orders (including injunctions) to stop further transmissions. The law would not apply to good-faith medical, educational, or law enforcement transmissions, would not replace existing criminal laws, and includes language reaffirming First Amendment protections and a severability clause.
The bill was introduced on June 4, 2026, by Rep. Jennifer McClellan and referred to the House Judiciary Committee. It has not yet been considered, voted on, or enacted, and would need committee action and votes in both chambers before becoming law.
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Timeline
4 Jun 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9155 do?
- H.R. 9155, the CONSENT Act, would create a new federal civil cause of action for people who receive unwanted intimate images or videos, including realistic AI-generated "deepfake" depictions, sent to them without their consent. Under the bill, a recipient could sue in federal court anyone—adult individual or organization—who knowingly, or with reckless disregard, sends such a depiction across state or foreign commerce channels without the recipient's permission. Parents or guardians could sue on behalf of minors, incompetent, or incapacitated recipients, and minors involved in such suits could use initials or a pseudonym to protect their privacy. The bill affects senders and recipients of unsolicited intimate images nationwide. Successful plaintiffs could recover statutory damages up to $1,000 or compensatory damages for emotional distress, plus attorney fees and costs, and could obtain court orders (including injunctions) to stop further transmissions. The law would not apply to good-faith medical, educational, or law enforcement transmissions, would not replace existing criminal laws, and includes language reaffirming First Amendment protections and a severability clause. The bill was introduced on June 4, 2026, by Rep. Jennifer McClellan and referred to the House Judiciary Committee. It has not yet been considered, voted on, or enacted, and would need committee action and votes in both chambers before becoming law.
- Has H.R. 9155 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9155. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9155?
- H.R. 9155 was sponsored by Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] (D-VA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9155?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (4 Jun 2026).
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