First Lady Melania Trump Thanks Congress for Bipartisan Support of the Take It Down Act, Eyes New 2026 Legislation
The Office of the First Lady announced that Melania Trump expressed her gratitude to members of the U.S. Congress for their bipartisan support in passing her landmark 2025 legislation, the Take It Down Act. She also confirmed that new legislative initiatives are already underway for 2026, urging continued cooperation across party lines.
First Lady Melania Trump Thanks Congress for Bipartisan Support of the Take It Down Act, Eyes New 2026 Legislation
Washington, D.C. — First Lady Melania Trump on Tuesday thanked both Republican and Democratic lawmakers for standing behind the Take It Down Act, a bill designed to expand protections against online exploitation, harmful digital content, and privacy violations—particularly involving minors.
In a statement released by the Office of the First Lady, Melania Trump emphasized that safeguarding American families from digital threats remains one of her administration’s top priorities.
“The bipartisan support for the Take It Down Act shows that when it comes to protecting our children and communities, both parties can find common ground,” she said.
The First Lady also revealed that her team has already begun developing new legislation for 2026, focusing on strengthening digital safety tools, improving reporting mechanisms, and expanding cooperation between tech platforms and federal agencies.
She called on Congress to “continue working together in unity” as the nation faces rapidly evolving online risks.
Policy analysts say the First Lady has increasingly become a central figure in shaping the administration’s family and digital safety agenda, with the Take It Down Act marking her most significant legislative achievement to date.
