Bills · HR 5090
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5090Armed Forces and National Security
HONOR Act
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses a growing issue in the digital age: the nonconsensual sharing of intimate images, often known as "revenge porn," and the emerging threat of AI-generated fake intimate images (deepfakes). For service members, who often live and work in close-knit communities, the harm from such offenses can be particularly devastating, affecting careers, unit cohesion, and personal well-being. If this bill becomes law, it would provide clearer and stronger legal tools within the military justice system to prosecute these harmful acts, offering greater protection to victims and potentially deterring perpetrators.
Without this law, existing protections might not fully cover digital forgeries or clearly define consent in the context of intimate image sharing. The HONOR Act aims to modernize military law to keep pace with technology, ensuring that service members have robust legal recourse against these forms of exploitation and harassment, thereby contributing to a safer environment within the ranks.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expands the crime of wrongful sharing of intimate visual images under military law to include digital forgeries (AI-generated fakes).
This updates military law to address new technologies like AI deepfakes, providing protection against a modern form of harassment and exploitation.
PROVISION 02
Clarifies that sharing an intimate image without consent is illegal even if the original image was created with consent or shared privately with one other person.
This strengthens victim protection by clearly defining that consent for creation or limited sharing does not imply consent for wider distribution.
PROVISION 03
Establishes specific prohibitions for broadcasting or distributing intimate visual depictions of minors, including digital forgeries, with intent to abuse or gratify sexual desire.
It specifically addresses and criminalizes the exploitation of minors through both real and fake intimate images within the military justice system.
PROVISION 04
Defines "consent" as an affirmative, conscious, and voluntary authorization, free from coercion, and provides specific exceptions for authorized activities like law enforcement investigations or reporting abuse.
This provides clear legal standards for consent and ensures necessary carve-outs for legitimate activities while prosecuting wrongful acts.
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SEP 2
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BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5090
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 2, 2025
Last actionSep 2, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 2, 2025
House BillHR 5090Armed Forces and National Security
HONOR Act
INTRODUCED SEP 2, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 2, 2025
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READING
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