Women & Victim's Rights
In our ongoing efforts to champion women and victims' rights, our office has introduced numerous pieces of legislation this year alone. From combatting cybercrimes and human trafficking, to addressing violence perpetrated against women by illegal aliens, we're dedicated to enhancing accountability and imposing stricter penalties on perpetrators of violence against women.
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(Washington, D.C., May 14th, 2024) — Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-01) has once again introduced a bill protecting victims' rights, women, and delivering on her promises of accountability and justice. The "Victimizer Accountability for Non-consensual Images and Spiteful Humiliation Act" (VANISH Act) targets revenge porn and sextortion, aiming to address these pervasive issues.
(Washington, D.C., May 1st, 2024) — In an era of rapid technological advancement and AI evolution, Rep. Nancy Mace remains resolute in her determination to bridge the gap in prosecuting online sexual offenders and ensuring robust protections for victims. This month Congresswoman Nancy Mace introduced two pivotal pieces of legislation: the SUE Voyeurs Act and the Increased Accountability for Nonconsensual Pornography Act of 2024.
(Washington, D.C. April 16th, 2024) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) announced the introduction of the Sue Victimizers and Offenders who Yield Explicit Unconsented Recordings Surreptitiously Act, also known as the Sue VOYEURS Act. This legislation aims to allow victims of video voyeurism to sue their offenders and prevent the unauthorized capture and sharing of intimate images and videos.
Rep. Nancy Mace is announcing new legislation Tuesday to expand the ability of the federal government to deport illegal immigrants with domestic violence or sex offense criminal records.
The legislation also explicitly bars migrants with domestic violence or sex offense convictions from being able to enter the U.S.
(Washington D.C., April 9th, 2024) -- Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC01) unveiled the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act today. This bold legislative move is a direct response to the left's egregious exploitation of women for political gain while turning a blind eye to the very real threats posed by violent illegal aliens. This action not only helps to secure our border, it will protect women and children from by bringing justice and accountability where it is needed the most.
FIRST ON FOX: Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., is unveiling a new bill that would expand federal penalties for video voyeurism, the act of recording someone who is naked or engaged in intimate activity without their consent or knowledge.
Video voyeurism is currently a misdemeanor offense punishable by up to a year in prison and potentially hefty fines. The crime is also currently subject to state laws in places where they existed before the federal statute was passed.
(Washington D.C., 21st March 2024)- Today, Representative Mace introduced a bill aimed at combating the insidious crime of voyeurism. The bill has been cosponsored by Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07).
The bill, titled the "Stop Victimizers and Offenders from Yielding Explicit Unconsented Recordings Surreptitiously Act of 2024," or the "Stop VOYEURS Act of 2024," seeks to expand the very limited scope of the prohibition against video voyeurism under title 18, United States Code.
(Washington, D.C.) - Representative Mace (SC-01) introduced a groundbreaking bill, "Protect Victims of Digital Exploitation and Manipulation Act of 2024," which seeks to amend title 18, United States Code, prohibiting the production or distribution of non-consensual, deepfake pornography. The bill currently has three cosponsors: Rep. Luna (FL-13), Rep. Gaetz (FL-01, and Rep. Good (VA-05).