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TAKE IT DOWN Act Passes House Commerce, But Not Without a Fight
Democrats warn the law will fall flat without a functional FTC to enforce it.
WASHINGTON, April 8, 2025 – Despite passing by a 49-1 vote, the TAKE IT DOWN Ac t ignited partisan tensions at Tuesday’s House Energy and Commerce Committee markup, where Democrats offered five amendments to the bill — including one that would have required President Donald Trump to reinstate recently dismissed Federal Trade Commission commissioners Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya. Rep. John James, R-Mich., responded sharply to Soto, saying he was “profoundly disappointed” by what he called a “thinly veiled delay tactic.” His comments echoed many Republicans on the committee who reportedly refused to consider amendments in the lead-up to the markup, framing any changes from Democrats as efforts to stall progress. He used the moment to urge bipartisan action to reform Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, a foundational internet law that shields online platforms from being held liable for most content posted by their users.
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