Gus M. Bilirakis
Representative for Florida · Republican · United States
“Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman for yielding. I rise today in strong support of the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act, bipartisan legislation that will save lives by ensuring continued access to stem cell, bone marrow, and cord blood transplants for patients across our Nation.”
“I am grateful to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for working together to advance this important piece of legislation. Mr. Speaker, Representative Smith of New Jersey has done an outstanding job over the years. He has done a great job leading this particular bill. He works on bills, Mr.”
“For far too long, medically retired servicemembers wounded in combat have been forced to forfeit a portion of the retirement pay they earned simply because they also receive VA disability compensation, and that is wrong. That is the so-called wounded veteran tax, and it is fundamentally unjust.”
“Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman for his leadership and thank him for this great package that will support our veterans. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the Take Care of America's Veterans Act. First and foremost, this legislation delivers long-overdue justice by including key provisions of my Major Richard Star Act.”
“I appreciate it so very much, and I thank the chairman for his leadership. It enhances mental health services, expands care in rural communities, improves transition assistance for servicemembers entering civilian life, and modernizes VA facilities to better serve future generations. The SPEAKER pro tempore.”
“Most importantly, this bill honors the legacy of Major Richard Star, who fought tirelessly to correct this injustice before his passing. His determination has brought us to this moment, and today, we have the opportunity to continue that fight on behalf of thousands of deserving veterans.”
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“Mr. Speaker, I encourage a ``yes'' vote on this particular bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Bilirakis) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2480. The question was taken; and (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the rules were suspended and the bill was passed. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. ____________________”
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 2480, the Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act of 2025, led by Representative Landsman. This legislation directs the Department of Commerce's SelectUSA program to coordinate with State-level economic development organizations to increase foreign direct investment in semiconductor- related manufacturing and production. Semiconductors are critical to our national security and economic prosperity, yet recent shortages have exposed vulnerabilities in our supply chains. By fostering investment in domestic semiconductor production, this bill aims to enhance supply chain resilience and reduce dependence on foreign sources. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in voting in favor of H.R.”
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and to include extraneous material in the Record on this particular bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Florida? There was no objection.”
“SEC. 6. NO ADDITIONAL FUNDS. No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated for the purpose of carrying out this Act. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Bilirakis) and the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) each will control 20 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Florida. General Leave”
“35715; relating to establishment of the SelectUSA Initiative), shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report that includes-- (1) a review of the comments SelectUSA received from State- level economic development organizations under section 4; (2) a description of activities SelectUSA is engaged in to increase foreign direct investment in semiconductor-related manufacturing and production; and (3) an assessment of strategies SelectUSA may implement to achieve an increase in such investment and to help secure the United States supply chain for semiconductors, including by-- (A) working with other relevant Federal agencies; and (B) working with State-level economic development organizations and implementing any strategies or recommendations SelectUSA received from those organizations.”
“1607(c)(2))) do not benefit from United States efforts to increase such investment. SEC. 5. REPORT ON INCREASING FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN SEMICONDUCTOR-RELATED MANUFACTURING AND PRODUCTION. Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Executive Director of SelectUSA, in coordination with the Federal Interagency Investment Working Group established by Executive Order No. 13577 (76 Fed. Reg.”
“4. COORDINATION WITH STATE-LEVEL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Executive Director of SelectUSA shall solicit comments from State-level economic development organizations-- (1) to review-- (A) what efforts the Federal Government can take to support increased foreign direct investment in any segment of semiconductor-related production; (B) what barriers to such investment may exist and how to amplify State efforts to attract such investment; (C) public opportunities those organizations have identified to attract foreign direct investment to help increase investment described in subparagraph (A); and (D) resource gaps or other challenges that prevent those organizations from increasing such investment; and (2) to develop recommendations for-- (A) how SelectUSA can increase such investment independently or through partnership with those organizations; and (B) working with countries that are allies or partners of the United States to ensure that foreign adversaries (as defined in section 8(c)(2) of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C.”
“While the United States plays a leading role in certain segments of the semiconductor industry, securing the supply chain requires onshoring, reshoring, or diversifying vulnerable segments, such as for-- (A) fabrication; (B) advanced packaging; and (C) materials and equipment used to manufacture semiconductor products. (5) The Federal Government can leverage foreign direct investment and private dollars to grow the domestic manufacturing and production capacity of the United States for vulnerable segments of the semiconductor supply chain. (6) The SelectUSA program of the Department of Commerce, in coordination with other Federal agencies and State-level economic development organizations, is positioned to boost foreign direct investment in domestic manufacturing and to help secure the semiconductor supply chain of the United States. SEC.”
“Congress makes the following findings: (1) Semiconductors underpin the United States and global economies, including manufacturing sectors. Semiconductors are also essential to the national security of the United States. (2) A shortage of semiconductors, brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and other complex factors impacting the overall supply chain, has threatened the economic recovery of the United States and industries that employ millions of United States citizens. (3) Addressing current challenges and building resilience against future risks requires ensuring a secure and stable supply chain for semiconductors that will support the economic and national security needs of the United States and its allies. (4) The supply chain for semiconductors is complex and global.”
“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2480) to require SelectUSA to coordinate with State-level economic development organizations to increase foreign direct investment in semiconductor-related manufacturing and production. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: H.R. 2480 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act of 2025''. SEC. 2. SELECTUSA DEFINED. In this Act, the term ``SelectUSA'' means the SelectUSA program of the Department of Commerce established by Executive Order No. 13577 (76 Fed. Reg. 35715). SEC. 3. FINDINGS.”
“Mr. Speaker, I urge a ``yes'' vote. I thank, again, Representatives Kim, Mullin, Fry, and Kathy Castor of Florida, my good [[Page H1650]] friend, and others who worked for this particular bill, a good consumer bill. Again, let's get this done as soon as possible. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Bilirakis) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1479. The question was taken; and (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the rules were suspended and the bill was passed. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. ____________________”
“Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from the State of California (Mrs. Kim), who is a very effective lawmaker.”
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 1479, the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025, led by Representative Kim. This bipartisan legislation aims to prohibit unfair and deceptive advertising of prices for hotel rooms and other short-term lodging by requiring that all mandatory fees, including resort fees, be included in the advertised price. Hidden fees can significantly inflate the cost of accommodations, leading to consumer frustration and eroding trust in the hospitality industry. By ensuring transparent pricing, we empower consumers to make informed decisions and promote fair competition among lodging providers. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in voting in favor of this particular bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.”
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material in the Record on this particular bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Florida? There was no objection.”
“(e) Effective Date.--The prohibition under subsection (a) shall take effect 450 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to advertisements, displays, marketing, and offers of covered services of a covered entity made on or after such date. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Bilirakis) and the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) each will control 20 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Florida. {time} 1530 General Leave”
“(11) Third-party online seller.--The term ``third-party online seller'' means any person other than a hotel or short- term rental that sells covered services or offers for sale covered services with respect to a hotel or short-term rental in a transaction facilitated on the internet. (12) Total services price.--The term ``total services''-- (A) means, with respect to covered services, the total cost of the covered services, including the base services price and any service fees; and (B) does not include-- (i) any taxes or fees imposed by a government or quasi- government entity; (ii) any assessment fees of a government-created special district or program; or (iii) any charges or fees for an optional product or service associated with the covered services that may be selected by a purchaser of covered services.”
“(9) Short-term rental.--The term ``short-term rental'' means a property, including a single-family dwelling or a unit in a condominium, cooperative, or time-share, that provides covered services (either with respect to the entire property or a part of the property) to the general public-- (A) in exchange for a fee; [[Page H1649]] (B) for periods shorter than 30 consecutive days; and (C) is promoted, advertised, or marketed in interstate commerce or for which such property's services are sold in interstate commerce. (10) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States.”
“(8) Service fee.--The term ``service fee''-- (A) means a charge imposed by a covered entity that must be paid in order to obtain covered services; and (B) does not include-- (i) any taxes or fees imposed by a government or quasi- government entity; (ii) any assessment fees of a government-created special district or program; or (iii) any charges or fees for an optional product or service associated with the covered services that may be selected by a purchaser of covered services.”
“(6) Intermediary.--The term ``intermediary'' means an entity that operates either as a business-to-business platform, consumer-facing platform, or both, that displays, including through direct offerings, third-party distribution, or metasearch referral, a price for covered services or price comparison tools for consumers seeking covered services. (7) Optional product or service.--The term ``optional product or service'' means a product or service that an individual does not need to purchase to use or obtain covered services.”
“(3) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means a person, partnership, or corporation with respect to whom the Commission has jurisdiction under section 5(a)(2) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 45(a)(2)), including-- (A) a hotel or short-term rental; (B) a third-party online seller; or (C) an intermediary. (4) Covered services.--The term ``covered services''-- (A) means the temporary provision of a room, building, or other lodging facility; and (B) does not include the provision of a meeting room, banquet services, or catering services. (5) Hotel.--The term ``hotel'' means an establishment that is-- (A) primarily engaged in providing a covered service to the general public; and (B) promoted, advertised, or marketed in interstate commerce or for which such establishment's services are sold in interstate commerce.”
“(d) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Base services price.--The term ``base services price''-- (A) means, with respect to the covered services provided by a hotel or short-term rental, the price in order to obtain the covered services of the hotel or short-term rental; and (B) does not include-- (i) any service fee; (ii) any taxes or fees imposed by a government or quasi- government entity; (iii) assessment fees of a government-created special district or program; or (iv) any charges or fees for an optional product or service associated with the covered services that may be selected by a purchaser of covered services. (2) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission.”
“(2) Rule of construction.--This section may not be construed to-- (A) preempt any law of a State or political subdivision of a State relating to contracts or torts; or (B) preempt any law of a State or political subdivision of a State to the extent that such law relates to an act of fraud, unauthorized access to personal information, or notification of unauthorized access to personal information.”
“(c) Preemption.-- (1) In general.--A State, or political subdivision of a State, may not maintain, enforce, prescribe, or continue in effect any law, rule, regulation, requirement, standard, or other provision having the force and effect of law of the State, or political subdivision of the State, that prohibits a covered entity from advertising, displaying, marketing, or otherwise offering, or otherwise affects the manner in which a covered entity may advertise, display, market, or otherwise offer, for sale in interstate commerce, including through a direct offering, third-party distribution, or metasearch referral, a price of a reservation for a covered service, and that requires fee disclosure, unless such provision requires the total services price to include each service fee in accordance with subsection (a)(1).”
“(3) Affirmative defense.--In any action pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2), an intermediary or third-party online seller may assert an affirmative defense if such intermediary or third-party online seller-- (A) established procedures to receive up-to-date price information from hotels or short-term rentals, or agents acting on behalf of a hotel or short-term rental; (B) relied in good faith on information provided to the intermediary or third-party online seller by a hotel or short-term rental, or agent acting on behalf of such hotel or short-term rental, and such information was inaccurate at the time it was provided to the intermediary or third-party online seller; and (C) took prompt action to remove or correct any false or inaccurate information about the total services price after receiving notice that such information was false or inaccurate.”
“(ii) Savings provision.--Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to prohibit an authorized official of a State from initiating or continuing any proceeding in a court of the State for a violation of any civil or criminal law of the State.”
“(ii) Service of process.--In an action brought under subparagraph (A), process may be served in any district in which-- (I) the defendant is an inhabitant, may be found, or transacts business; or (II) venue is proper under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code. (F) Actions by other state officials.-- (i) In general.--In addition to civil actions brought by an attorney general under subparagraph (A), any other officer of a State who is authorized by the State to do so may bring a civil action under subparagraph (A), subject to the same requirements and limitations that apply under this paragraph to civil actions brought by attorneys general.”
“(D) Action by the commission.--Whenever a civil action has been instituted by or on behalf of the Commission for violation of subsection (a), no attorney general of a State may, during the pendency of that action, institute an action under subparagraph (A) against any defendant named in the complaint in that action for a violation of subsection (a) alleged in such complaint. (E) Venue; service of process.-- (i) Venue.--Any action brought under subparagraph (A) may be brought in-- (I) the district court of the United States that meets applicable requirements relating to venue under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code; or (II) another court of competent jurisdiction.”
“(ii) Intervention by the commission.--The Commission may-- (I) intervene in any civil action brought by the attorney general of a State under subparagraph (A); and (II) upon intervening-- (aa) be heard on all matters arising in the civil action; and (bb) file petitions for appeal. (C) Investigatory powers.--Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to prevent the attorney general of a State from exercising the powers conferred on the attorney general by the laws of the State to conduct investigations, to administer oaths or affirmations, or to compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documentary or other evidence.”
“(B) Rights of the commission.-- (i) Notice to the commission.-- (I) In general.--Except as provided in subclause (III), the attorney general of a State, before initiating a civil action under subparagraph (A) shall notify the Commission in writing that the attorney general intends to bring such civil action. (II) Contents.--The notification required by subclause (I) shall include a copy of the complaint to be filed to initiate the civil action. (III) Exception.--If it is not feasible for the attorney general of a State to provide the notification required by subclause (I) before initiating a civil action under subparagraph (A), the attorney general shall notify the Commission immediately upon instituting the civil action.”
“(ii) Privileges and immunities.--Any person who violates this section shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.). (iii) Authority preserved.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the Commission under any other provision of law. (2) Enforcement by states.-- (A) In general.--If the attorney general of a State has reason to believe that an interest of the residents of the State has been or is being threatened or adversely affected by a practice that violates subsection (a), the attorney general of the State may, as parens patriae, bring a civil action on behalf of the residents of the State in an appropriate district court of the United States to obtain appropriate relief.”
“(b) Enforcement.-- (1) Enforcement by the commission.-- (A) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or deceptive act or practice prescribed under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)). (B) Powers of the commission.-- (i) In general.--The Commission shall enforce this section in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this Act.”
“[[Page H1648]] (2) Individual components.--Provided that such displays are less prominent than the total service price required in paragraph (1), nothing in this Act shall be construed to prohibit the display of-- (A) individual components of the total price; or (B) details of other items not required by paragraph (1). (3) Indemnification provisions.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any covered entity from entering into a contract with any other covered entity that contains an indemnification provision with respect to price or fee information disclosed, exchanged, or shared between the covered entities that are parties to the contract.”
“(a) Prohibition.-- (1) In general.--It shall be unlawful for a covered entity to display, advertise, market, or offer in interstate commerce, including through direct offerings, third-party distribution, or metasearch referrals, a price for covered services that does not clearly, conspicuously, and prominently-- (A) display the total services price, if a price is displayed, in any advertisement, marketing, or price list wherever the covered services are displayed, advertised, marketed, or offered for sale; (B) disclose to any individual who seeks to purchase covered services the total services price at the time the covered services are first displayed to the individual and anytime thereafter throughout the covered services purchasing process; and (C) disclose, prior to the final purchase, any tax, fee, or assessment imposed by any government entity, quasi-government entity, or government-created special district or program on the sale of covered services.”
“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1479) to prohibit unfair and deceptive advertising of prices for hotel rooms and other places of short-term lodging, and for other purposes. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: H.R. 1479 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON UNFAIR AND DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING OF HOTEL ROOMS AND OTHER SHORT-TERM RENTAL PRICES.”
“Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this motion will be postponed. ____________________”
“The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Bilirakis) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, S. 146. The question was taken. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.”
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I thank the President of the United States for shedding light on this particular bill at the state of the Union. I thank our great First Lady as well for her support on this particular bill. I thank Representatives Dean and Dingell, and, of course, Representative Salazar who was also the main sponsor of the bill in the House. I thank Senator Cruz who worked so very hard to get this done. This is a bipartisan accomplishment, and we will protect our kids if we pass this particular bill. It will go to the President once we pass this bill. Let's get it done. Let's pass it unanimously. Mr. Speaker, again, I encourage a ``yes'' vote on this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore.”
“Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Guthrie), the great chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce and a good friend of mine who is doing an outstanding job, in my opinion.”
“Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Salazar), the House sponsor of this particular bill, who is my good friend and a very effective Member of Congress.”
“Because of this gap, law enforcement was unable to fully charge this particular individual, this sick individual, in my opinion, for the scope of the images in his possession. Had this bill been in effect, his actions would have been criminalized in full. As technology evolves, so must our laws. We need to keep pace, there is no question. We must. We must continue working hand in hand with our law enforcement partners to stay ahead of these emerging threats and safeguard our most vulnerable. I urge my colleagues to join me in voting in favor of S. 146. The House sponsor is the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Salazar). She is a great friend of mine. Let's get this done. We need to be protecting our children. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.”
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise today in strong support of S. 146, the TAKE IT DOWN Act by Senator Ted Cruz. The bill addresses a serious gap in our current law, a loophole that came to light in my own district. I had a meeting on this particular issue with the sheriff in Pasco County, Florida, Sheriff Nocco, and then I also talked to Senator Cruz about one of his constituents. This is how we get things done. The best ideas come from the people, and this is very necessary. [[Page H1646]] A teacher in my district used AI to create explicit content of his students incorporating real images of his students taken from a yearbook. Under current law, only the use of the actual photos is illegal, the AI-generated, sexually explicit content is not.”
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and insert extraneous material in the Record on the bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Florida? There was no objection.”
“(iii) Except as provided in subparagraph (A)(ii)(II), an online service, application, or website-- (I) that consists primarily of content that is not user generated but is preselected by the provider of such online service, application, or website; and (II) for which any chat, comment, or interactive functionality is incidental to, directly related to, or dependent on the provision of the content described in subclause (I). SEC. 5. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Act, or an amendment made by this Act, is determined to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions of this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall not be affected. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Bilirakis) and the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) each will control 20 minutes.”
“(3) Covered platform.-- (A) In general.--The term ``covered platform'' means a website, online service, online application, or mobile application-- (i) that serves the public; and (ii)(I) that primarily provides a forum for user-generated content, including messages, videos, images, games, and audio files; or (II) for which it is in the regular course of trade or business of the website, online service, online application, or mobile application to publish, curate, host, or make available content of nonconsensual intimate visual depictions. (B) Exclusions.--The term ``covered platform'' shall not include the following: (i) A provider of broadband internet access service (as described in section 8.1(b) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or successor regulation). (ii) Electronic mail.”
“(D) Scope of jurisdiction.--Notwithstanding sections 4, 5(a)(2), or 6 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 44, 45(a)(2), 46), or any jurisdictional limitation of the Commission, the Commission shall also enforce this section in the same manner provided in subparagraph (A), with respect to organizations that are not organized to carry on business for their own profit or that of their members. SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. (2) Consent; digital forgery; identifiable individual; intimate visual depiction.--The terms ``consent'', ``digital forgery'', ``identifiable individual'', ``intimate visual depiction'', and ``minor'' have the meaning given such terms in section 223(h) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 223), as added by section 2.”
“(2) Powers of the commission.-- (A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (D), the Commission shall enforce this section in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this section. (B) Privileges and immunities.--Any person who violates this section shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.). (C) Authority preserved.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit the authority of the Federal Trade Commission under any other provision of law.”
“(4) Limitation on liability.--A covered platform shall not be liable for any claim based on the covered platform's good faith disabling of access to, or removal of, material claimed to be a nonconsensual intimate visual depiction based on facts or circumstances from which the unlawful publishing of an intimate visual depiction is apparent, regardless of whether the intimate visual depiction is ultimately determined to be unlawful or not. (b) Enforcement by the Commission.-- (1) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.--A failure to reasonably comply with the notice and takedown obligations under subsection (a) shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or a deceptive act or practice under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)).”
“(3) Removal of nonconsensual intimate visual depictions.-- Upon receiving a valid removal request from an identifiable individual (or an authorized person acting on behalf of such individual) using the process described in paragraph (1)(A)(ii), a covered platform shall, as soon as possible, but not later than 48 hours after receiving such request-- (A) remove the intimate visual depiction; and (B) make reasonable efforts to identify and remove any known identical copies of such depiction.”
“(2) Notice of process.--A covered platform shall provide on the platform a clear and conspicuous notice, which may be provided through a clear and conspicuous link to another web page or disclosure, of the notice and removal process established under paragraph (1)(A) that-- (A) is easy to read and in plain language; and (B) provides information regarding the responsibilities of the covered platform under this section, including a description of how an individual can submit a notification and request for removal.”
“(B) Requirements.--A notification and request for removal of an intimate visual depiction submitted under the process established under subparagraph (A) shall include, in writing-- (i) a physical or electronic signature of the identifiable individual (or an authorized person acting on behalf of such individual); (ii) an identification of, and information reasonably sufficient for the covered platform to locate, the intimate visual depiction of the identifiable individual; (iii) a brief statement that the identifiable individual has a good faith belief that any intimate visual depiction identified under clause (ii) is not consensual, including any relevant information for the covered platform to determine the intimate visual depiction was published without the consent of the identifiable individual; and (iv) information sufficient to enable the covered platform to contact the identifiable individual (or an authorized person acting on behalf of such individual).”