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To prohibit the disclosure of records by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of individuals for the purposes of immigration enforcement, and for other purposes.
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Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025
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What they said
Apr 30, 2026
Rep. Dean opposes additional funding for ICE and CBP, citing concerns about inadequate medical care in detention facilities, deaths in custody, and the need for congressional oversight of immigration enforcement agencies.
Rep. Dean's statement opposes additional funding for ICE and CBP, citing concerns about detention conditions and the need for congressional oversight of immigration enforcement. The bill increases criminal penalties for illegal reentry and establishes mandatory minimum sentences. While the bill does not directly fund ICE/CBP, it expands the criminal justice system's role in immigration enforcement, which would increase the population subject to detention and enforcement actions. Dean's NO vote on this amendment is consistent with her stated opposition to expanding immigration enforcement capacity without adequate oversight and humane conditions.
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Congresswoman Dean on the Republican DHS Funding Agreement
Position: Rep. Dean opposes additional funding for ICE and CBP, citing concerns about inadequate medical care in detention facilities, deaths in custody, and the need for congressional oversight of immigration enforcement agencies.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on her opposition to Republican funding agreement for DHS, following the GOP 76-day partial government shutdown:
"Republicans are failing to govern.
Republicans control the House, Senate and White House.
And yet for 76 days, they failed to fund critical agencies — FEMA, the Coast Guard, TSA — they failed to fund those who work there to keep Americans safe.
The House should have passed this bill weeks ago, but because of the Speaker's fecklessness, thousands of dedicated public servants spent the last two months wondering if or when they would get paid. Many were forced to take other jobs to afford food, housing, and child care.
As a member of the Appropriations Committee, I care deeply about ensuring our government is appropriately funded. But these are not normal times. Congress has a constitutional responsibility to rein in ICE and CBP.
In recent weeks, I visited ICE detention facilities in Philadelphia and Dilley, Texas. I have seen terrified children — their tiny bodies fighting illness and infection — who are not receiving adequate medical care. I have heard the horror stories of families whose loved ones have died in ICE custody.
This is not what America stands for. It's not who we are.
So while I am relieved that Republicans' DHS shutdown has ended, I will continue to use my vote and my voice to oppose any additional funding for ICE and CBP. This lawlessness must end."
Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, former four-term member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and U.S. Representative for the Fourth District of Pennsylvania.
Permalink: https://dean.house.gov/2026/4/congresswoman-dean-to-the-republican-dhs-funding-agreement
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Congresswoman Dean Welcomes Lisa Boone Bogacki, ACA & Social Security Advocate, as State of the Union Guest
Position: Congresswoman Dean supports maintaining and strengthening the Affordable Care Act and Social Security, citing their importance to families facing healthcare affordability challenges and economic hardship.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) welcomes Lisa Boone Bogacki, a champion for affordable healthcare, as her guest to President Trump's State of the Union on February 24, 2026. As Americans across the country see their healthcare premiums skyrocket — forcing many to give up coverage altogether — Lisa has been a vocal advocate for critical federal programs, sharing her own family's story to defend the Affordable Care Act and Social Security benefits.
Born and raised in Berks County, Lisa and her husband, Gary, returned to Fleetwood after marrying Gary Bogacki to be close to family while raising their children: Matthew, Erin, and Joshua. Tragically, Gary Bogacki died in 2009 of sudden cardiac death. He was 42.
"In the blink of an eye, more than half our family income, our health insurance, and half of my heart was gone. I learned the very real meaning of 'It takes a village,' and I am truly grateful for the amazing support we received from family, friends, and community," Lisa Boone Bogacki said. "Due to these life events, I've become an accidental advocate of sorts for our much needed government social safety systems."
To exacerbate the Bogackis' tragedy, Lisa lost their employer-based health insurance and faced the financial pressure to raise three children on her income alone. Lisa's lifelines were Social Security survivor benefits for her children and the newly created Affordable Care Act, allowing her the necessary flexibility as a self-employed working mother.
"Prior to the ACA, I paid over $20,000 annually for insurance coverage, and this was where the majority of the kids' survivor's benefits was spent. The ACA finally made insurance premiums affordable for us. This year, my premiums have drastically increased, following the new cuts made to the program," Lisa continued. "I am humbled and honored to be a guest of Representative Dean, and I thank her and her office for her steadfast representation of all of her constituents."
Congresswoman Dean first met Lisa last fall, where she testified before the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee to paint a clear picture of how Americans will suffer from Congressional Republicans' drastic cuts to Medicaid. Now, the ACA tax credits have expired, and as Senate Republicans delay a vote, families have confronted a severe rise in healthcare coverage.
"Lisa's story is one of profound loss, but also one of resilience — how a mother will work above and beyond for her family. Our duty as Members of Congress is ensuring families like the Bogacki family are not unmoored in the face of immense challenges," Rep. Dean said. "I had the privilege of meeting with Lisa last year, when she bravely and beautifully shared her story to lawmakers in Washington. Stories matter and because of people like Lisa, we can better understand just how crucial programs like the ACA and Social Security are to our families, friends, and neighbors. I am honored to welcome her to the State of the Union, and I thank her for her extraordinary advocacy."
Lisa has been a physical therapist for 39 years as well as a small business owner. Her public service extends beyond her healthcare advocacy — Lisa also currently serves as School Director for Fleetwood Area School District and Board Representative for Berks County Intermediate Unit.
Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, former four-term member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and U.S. Representative for the Fourth District of Pennsylvania.
Permalink: https://dean.house.gov/2026/2/congresswoman-dean-welcomes-lisa-boone-bogacki-aca-social-security-advocate-as-state-of-the-union-guest
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Dean, Jeffries, Lee, Bacon Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Private Communication Between Incarcerated People and Their Lawyers
Position: The release advocates for legislation that would protect email communications between incarcerated people and their lawyers under attorney-client privilege, requiring law enforcement to obtain a warrant and follow special review procedures before accessing such emails.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04), Laurel Lee (R-FL-15), and Don Bacon (R-NE-02) — alongside Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-08) — reintroduced the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act to protect the privacy of email communications between incarcerated clients and their lawyers. The lawmakers previously introduced this bipartisan bill in the 118th Congress; Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) is leading the companion bill in the Senate.
Under the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, Americans have a right to effective assistance of counsel. Closely related to this right is "attorney-client privilege," a protection that keeps communications between an individual and their lawyer confidential.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) currently recognizes "attorney-client privilege" for scheduled phone calls, snail mail, and in-person communications—but not for email messages. In fact, BOP's current practice is to deny email access entirely unless prisoners waive their claims to attorney-client privilege.
The Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act offers a solution that would protect confidential lawyer-client emails without compromising security. Specifically, this bipartisan legislation would allow investigative and law enforcement officers to review the contents of prisoner emails with their lawyers only with a warrant and special review procedures designed to prevent the affected emails from being used against the prisoners unfairly.
"People incarcerated in federal prisons have the right to attorney-client privilege enshrined in our Sixth Amendment — yet our justice system has not adapted to modern methods of communication," Rep. Dean said. "Americans rely on email daily for personal, educational, and professional purposes, including communication between lawyers and their clients—yet those incarcerated are not able to access it without compromising their rights. I am grateful to Leader Jeffries and our colleagues across the aisle and in the Senate for coming together to defend some of America's most fundamental rights."
"Our system of justice depends on the constitutional right to the assistance of counsel for every person accused of a criminal offense. Incarcerated individuals must be able to communicate with their attorneys confidentially. The bipartisan Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act would enable incarcerated individuals to communicate with their legal representatives privately, safely and efficiently by prohibiting the Bureau of Prisons from monitoring privileged electronic communications. I thank Representatives Dean, Lee and Bacon alongside Senator Wyden for their leadership on this issue and for introducing this incredibly important legislation," Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said.
"The Sixth Amendment guarantee of effective assistance of counsel is meaningless if attorney-client communications are no longer confidential simply because technology has evolved," Rep. Lee said. "This legislation ensures that incarcerated individuals can communicate with their lawyers using modern tools like email without being forced to surrender fundamental constitutional protections. At the same time, it preserves appropriate safeguards for law enforcement and prison security. Protecting attorney-client privilege in the digital age is about fairness, due process, and upholding the integrity of our justice system."
"Attorney-client privilege is a constitutional right, not a suggestion," Sen. Wyden said. "It's time for the federal government to bring its outdated laws into the 21st century, which is why today's legislation would once and for all ensure that all communications between incarcerated individuals and their attorneys are granted equal protection."
Full bill text is available here.
Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, former four-term member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and U.S. Representative for the Fourth District of Pennsylvania.
Permalink: https://dean.house.gov/2026/2/dean-jeffries-lee-bacon-reintroduce-legislation-to-protect-private-communication-between-incarcerated-people-and-their-lawyers
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Dean, Garbarino Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill for Transparency in Property Flood History
Position: Representatives Dean and Garbarino support requiring FEMA to disclose a property's flood history and insurance claim data to prospective home buyers and renters before purchase, to enable informed decision-making on flood risk.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Madeleine Dean (PA-04) and Andrew Garbarino (NY-02) reintroduced the Flood History Information Act which would ensure that potential home buyers have access to a property's flooding history prior to purchase. The lawmakers previously introduced the bipartisan bill in the 117th and 118th Congresses.
New home buyers and renters should have a right to know about their home's flood history and risk. However, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council, 23 states still do not require a seller to disclose to a buyer whether a home has previously flooded. Furthermore, Urban flooding events have occurred in the U.S. once every 2-3 days for the past 25 years. Flooding has cost U.S. taxpayers more than $850 billion since 2000 and is responsible for two-thirds of the cost from all natural disasters.
"As the climate crisis exacerbates the intensity and frequency of severe weather, home buyers deserve to know the full extent of a property's flood history, potential risk, and need for flood insurance," Rep Dean said. "Hurricane Ida ravaged parts of my district, devastating and displacing families. And as communities everywhere confront the aftermath of natural disasters, transparency is crucial. I'm grateful for Congressman Garbarino's continued partnership on this bipartisan bill."
"Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions people make, and they deserve accurate information before they commit," Rep. Garbarino said."Too often, buyers don't learn about a property's flooding history until after the purchase, when the costs and risks become unavoidable. This bipartisan bill is about transparency, so people can make informed decisions and better understand their flood risk before it's too late. I'm proud to work with Congresswoman Dean to bring more common sense and certainty to the flood insurance process."
The Flood History Information Act requires FEMA to provide information on whether the property owner would need to purchase flood insurance due to previous federal disaster assistance. It would also require FEMA to provide information on the number and dollar value of flood insurance claims filed for a property over the life of the property. This bill would charge a fee for insurance companies to access the flood history database but would not charge a fee for buyers or current owners. The bipartisan legislation would apply to properties under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and to private insurance companies who choose to participate in the data sharing agreement with FEMA.
The Flood History Information Act is endorsed by the National Association of REALTORS.
"Realtors® thank Representatives Madeleine Dean and Andrew Garbarino for reintroducing the Flood History Information Act to provide critical transparency for homebuyers and renters particularly in high-risk zones. Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States, yet under current federal privacy law, FEMA cannot disclose NFIP claims history directly to prospective buyers or renters. As a result, consumers must rely on the current property owner to obtain this information during an already compressed real estate transaction timeline," the National Association of REALTORS® said. "This legislation would allow flood claims history to be shared directly with buyers and renters upon request, giving consumers access to critical information earlier in the process and supporting more informed housing decisions. Realtors® support this bill and urge Congress to include these provisions in any long-term reauthorization or reform of the National Flood Insurance Program."
Read the full text of the bill here.
Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, former four-term member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and U.S. Representative for the Fourth District of Pennsylvania.
Permalink: https://dean.house.gov/2026/2/dean-garbarino-reintroduce-bipartisan-bill-for-transparency-in-property-flood-history
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Congresswoman Dean on Her Opposition to the Republican Funding Package
Position: Congresswoman Dean opposes the Republican funding package because it includes a continuing resolution for the Department of Homeland Security that would allow ICE to continue operations without reform. She argues that ICE has engaged in unlawful behavior resulting in deaths and wrongful detentions, and she is withholding her vote to leverage reform of ICE's practices.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on her opposition to the latest Republican funding package:
"I believe in the five remaining funding bills — Defense; Financial Services; Labor; Health & Human Services; Education, State & Foreign Operations; and THUD — and have demonstrated that support with my votes.
If these were normal times, I would be a firm 'Yes' vote. I want round-after-round of temporary spending bills to stop. I want all federal workers paid.
But these are not normal times. We are in a dangerous and deadly place. This funding package also includes a continuing resolution for DHS until February 13 — meaning ICE agents can continue their grotesque and thuggish behavior. Meaning Congress has only ten days to agree on reform.
ICE agents have killed two Americans in Minneapolis. Two journalists have been arrested. Children have been taken from their homes and U.S. citizens have been unjustly detained. Thirty-five people have died in ICE custody and 15 have been shot.
DHS already received $165 billion in the Republicans' One Big Bill, with ICE getting a massive $75 billion infusion.
I supported these five bills when we were last here. They are better because of Democratic leadership. But the murder of American citizens by our government forces me to use my leverage in the minority — my vote — to say not one more dime for ICE until their lawless, anti-American behavior ends."
Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, former four-term member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and U.S. Representative for the Fourth District of Pennsylvania.
Permalink: https://dean.house.gov/2026/2/congresswoman-dean-on-her-opposition-to-the-republican-funding-package
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Phone: (202) 225-4731
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Dean, Moran Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Creators from Unauthorized AI Training
Position: The release advocates for legislation requiring AI companies to provide copyright holders access to training records to determine if their work was used without permission, and to enable compensation for such use.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) and Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) introduced a bipartisan bill to help musicians, artists, writers, and other creators determine if their copyrighted work was used to train generative artificial intelligence (AI) models without their permission. The Transparency and Responsibility for Artificial Intelligence Networks (TRAIN) Act gives copyright holders access to training records used for AI models to determine if their work was used.
Currently, there is no process to determine if generative AI models use an artist's work — without consent or compensation — to train its system. The TRAIN Act is modeled after the legal process for internet piracy. As AI rapidly evolves, this bipartisan legislation would enable creators to access training records used for AI models. Few AI companies currently share how their models are trained and nothing in the law requires them to do so.
U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Adam Schiff (D-Ca.), and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) reintroduced the TRAIN Act in the Senate; this is the first time that the TRAIN Act is introduced in the House.
"As AI rapidly evolves and becomes more present in our lives, our laws must catch up — that includes preserving the dignity of artists and the authenticity of their work," Rep. Dean said. "There is no path for creators to know if their work has been used — without their permission and without compensation — to train AI models. The TRAIN Act would grant artists access to such AI records. I'm grateful to Congressman Moran, our colleagues in the Senate, and creative partners for their work on this bipartisan legislation."
"Artificial intelligence should be embraced as a powerful engine of creativity and innovation for the American people. It expands opportunity, drives progress, and strengthens American leadership," Rep. Moran said. "Transparency is essential to ensuring innovation is built on integrity and respect for original work. AI is a rapidly evolving and promising frontier, and we must advance it responsibly by protecting American creators while encouraging technologies that reward creativity, collaboration, and proper attribution. I appreciate the partnership of Representative Madeleine Dean, our Senate co-leads, and the artists and creators who advocated for this legislation and helped shape its final form."
"This is simple: if your work is used to train AI, there should be a way for you, the copyright holder, to determine that it's been used by a training model, and you should get compensated if it was. We need to give America's musicians, artists, and creators a tool to find out when AI companies are using their work to train models without artists' permission," Senator Welch said. "As AI evolves and gets more embedded into our daily lives, we need to set a higher standard for transparency. I'm proud to introduce this bipartisan bill to safeguard creators and their incredible contributions to our country."
The TRAIN Act is endorsed by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA); SAG-AFTRA; Recording Academy; Human Artistry Campaign;
Actors' Equity Association; American Association of Independent Music (A2IM); American Federation of Musicians; American Society for Collective Rights Licensing (ASCRL); Authors Guild; BMI; Copyright Clearance Center (CCC); Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (DPE); Global Music Rights (GMR); International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States (IATSE); Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI); International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers (STM); Society of Composers & Lyricists (SCL); Songwriters Guild of America (SGA); and SoundExchange.
"RIAA applauds Representatives Dean and Moran for their leadership on the bipartisan, bicameral TRAIN Act. This commonsense legislation ensures that artists and rights holders have meaningful access to the courts when their work is copied for AI training without authorization or consent. We urge both houses of Congress to move forward with this important bill," Mitch Glazier, RIAA Chairman & CEO said.
"SAG-AFTRA commends Reps. Dean and Moran for leading with clarity and courage at a pivotal moment for creativity. Transparency is not a barrier to progress; it's a bridge that ensures A.I. advances alongside the artists and workers whose creativity powers our culture. This legislation is a vital step toward protecting intellectual property, human authorship and the future of creative work in the A.I. era," Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator said.
"The TRAIN Act would empower creators with an important tool to ensure transparency and prevent the misuse of their copyrighted works. The Recording Academy® applauds Representatives Dean and Moran for their leadership and commitment to protecting human creators and creativity," Todd Dupler, Recording Academy Chief Advocacy & Public Policy Officer said.
"The Transparency & Responsibility for Artificial Intelligence Networks (TRAIN) Act is an important step forward towards an effective AI regulatory regime that respects creators' rights. Transparency is a key tenet of the Human Artistry Campaign's principles for responsible and ethical AI, and we're grateful to Representatives Dean and Moran for leading on this issue. By creating a pathway for artists and rightsholders to learn what inputs are used by AI programs, the TRAIN Act will increase transparency and allow effective recourse for creative works that have been used without consent," Dr. Moiya McTier, Human Artistry Campaign said.
"Generative AI is already disrupting the independent music sector, yet music creators have no actionable way of knowing which models are built off their intellectual property. The TRAIN Act would fill that void in the regulatory landscape and serve as a pathway for A2IM members to enforce their rights. We commend Representatives Dean and Moran for their leadership." Ian Harrison, CEO, American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) said.
"It is essential that all artists know when our work is used for machine learning. We must have the ability to protect our livelihoods. The TRAIN act will end the guessing game and create transparency where it is desperately needed. Thank you, Reps. Dean and Moran for standing with working musicians," Tino Gagliardi, President, American Federation of Musicians said.
"Transparency promotes the development of reliable, ethical, and trustworthy AI systems. Unfortunately, it is exceedingly difficult for copyright owners and artists to know if and how AI systems have used their work for training purposes. The TRAIN Act would provide a path to information sharing without the need to resort to infringement lawsuits. That transparency will serve as a lynchpin promoting both responsible AI technology and the enduring success of the American creative economy," Tracey Armstrong, CEO, Copyright Clearance Center said.
"Transparency, equity and the protection of creators' rights form the very foundation of everything we do at Global Music Rights. We thank Reps. Dean and Moran for championing those same values by introducing the TRAIN Act, which will give human creators the tools to peel back the curtain of AI model training and create a much-needed level of accountability for AI companies. In the rapidly evolving landscape of the music industry, human creators should not only be properly compensated - they must have autonomy. And this legislation is a critical step toward safeguarding those essential rights," Emio Zizza, General Counsel at Global Music Rights said.
"The professional crews that power film and television production depend on the development of AI tools that respect and pay for human creativity. Transparency efforts like the TRAIN Act mark a first, but absolutely critical, step towards ensuring that the production workforce continues to benefit from how their labor is used in the marketplace," Matthew D. Loeb, International President IATSE said.
"Human authors and their copyrights must be valued and protected, which is impossible without proof of what data AI models are using to train and where that data comes from. The TRAIN Act will create much-needed transparency around Generative Artificial Intelligence that, unchecked, threatens the livelihoods of human creators. We are appreciative to Reps. Dean and Moran for their leadership on this issue and look forward to providing America's songwriters the tools they need to protect their work in an ever-changing digital environment," the Nashville Songwriters Association International said.
"AI technologies present scientists and publishers with new tools to enhance discoveries, maintain the integrity of the scientific record, and accelerate breakthroughs. Scientific knowledge, however, requires a lineage — a traceable history shaped by human discovery, transparent analysis, replicability, and rigorous editorial review. AI-generated misinformation and large-scale manipulation jeopardize responsible AI's potential use as a tool for scientific progress. The TRAIN Act supports the development of useful and accountable AI technology by creating mechanisms for transparency. STM supports the work of Reps. Dean and Moran – as well as Senators Welch, Blackburn, Hawley, and Schiff – to promote the development of safe and accountable AI technology," Dr. Caroline Sutton, CEO, International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers (STM) said.
Congresswoman Dean has been a leader in Congress for AI regulation. Last year, President Trump signed her TAKE IT DOWN Act into law — becoming the first federal legislation to address AI by requiring social media platforms to remove real and AI-generated non-consensual intimate imagery.
Read the full text of the TRAIN Act here.
Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, former four-term member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and U.S. Representative for the Fourth District of Pennsylvania.
Permalink: https://dean.house.gov/2026/1/ean-moran-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-protect-creators-from-unauthorized-ai-training
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Phone: (202) 225-4731
115 E Glenside Ave, Suite 1
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Phone: 215-884-4300
Fax: 215-884-3640
1200 E. High Street, Suite 105
Pottstown, PA 19464
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Dean, Klobuchar, and Salazar Demand DOJ Investigation into Grok’s Sexually Explicit AI-Generated Images
Position: The lawmakers demand a Department of Justice investigation into Grok's generation and distribution of non-consensual sexually explicit AI-generated images, citing potential violations of the TAKE IT DOWN Act signed into law in 2025.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04), Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) — three of the authors of the TAKE IT DOWN Act — wrote a letter to the Department of Justice to demand an investigation into the proliferation of non-consensual intimate images across social media platforms, namely X's affiliated chatbot, Grok.
During a 24-hour analysis of images Grok posted to X from January 5 to January 6, the chatbot generated about 6,700 sexually explicit or suggestive images every hour. During that same 24-hour period, the other top five websites for such content averaged 79 AI undressing images per hour.
Last year, the lawmakers' TAKE IT DOWN Act was signed into law — becoming the first federal legislation to address the rise in artificial intelligence (AI) and the subsequent and harmful increase in sexually explicit "deepfakes."
"These images pose a serious threat to the victim's privacy and dignity. They also may violate the TAKE IT DOWN Act, which the President signed into law last year," the lawmakers concluded.
Read the full text of the letter here.
Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, former four-term member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and U.S. Representative for the Fourth District of Pennsylvania.
Permalink: https://dean.house.gov/2026/1/dean-klobuchar-and-salazar-demand-doj-investigation-into-grok-s-sexually-explicit-ai-generated-images
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Dean, Warren, Democrats Urge Commerce Department Watchdog to Investigate Lutnick Family’s Conflicts of Interest, Impact on AI Data Center Decisions
Position: The lawmakers call for an investigation into Commerce Secretary Lutnick's potential conflicts of interest related to AI data center investments held by his family, arguing that his official actions promoting data centers may be influenced by personal financial gain and are raising utility costs for American households.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) led Members of Congress in pressing U.S. Department of Commerce Acting Inspector General Duane Townsend to open an investigation into Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and his family's apparent conflicts of interest involving artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.
"Because the billionaire Lutnick family has significant financial investments in data centers—and the electricity needs of those data centers drive up utility bills for families across the country—there is a substantial public interest in ensuring that Secretary Lutnick is not violating federal ethics law to propel data centers that will be profitable for his family while making life more expensive for working Americans," the lawmakers wrote.
For decades, Secretary Lutnick owned and led the financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald. After signing an ethics agreement requiring that he divest his stake in Cantor and months after his deadline for divesting, he transferred much of his stake to his adult sons. They now lead Cantor and have a controlling ownership stake in it, creating an extraordinary situation in which the office of the Commerce Secretary intersects significantly with the financial interests of the Secretary's own family.
Cantor is heavily invested in the AI data center industry, with "unprecedented data center expansion" reportedly helping fuel the company's most profitable year on record. Recent reports reveal that, as head of the Commerce Department, Secretary Lutnick helped boost AI data centers in ways that may enrich his own family. In addition to public appearances promoting projects — including at least one his family's company has worked on — Lutnick has also reportedly pressured foreign governments to invest in the U.S. data center industry, and money from those deals could flow to a Lutnick-linked firm.
"While the rapid growth of data centers is proving to be lucrative for the Lutnick family, it is also making it harder for American families to pay their monthly utility bills," the lawmakers continued.
Data centers are pushing energy costs up to record highs across the country, pulling American households into paying the price. When utility companies spend billions on new electricity infrastructure to support data centers, they may charge more to local households connected to the grid to offset that cost. In some communities, bills have skyrocketed by more than 250 percent over just the past five years.
"In short, we are concerned that Secretary Lutnick's official actions to boost AI data centers could be influenced by his conflicts of interest — and that these actions come at the expense of everyday Americans who are forced to bear the higher energy costs of the data centers that are inflating the Lutnick family's wealth," the lawmakers concluded.
The members urged the Acting Inspector General to carefully review the ethics concerns surrounding the Lutnick family, including whether or not Secretary Lutnick has violated his obligations as a public official.
The following members also signed on: Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Representatives Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), Glenn Ivey (D-Md.), Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.), Hank Johnson (D-Ga.), Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.), Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), Summer Lee (D-Pa.), Nikema Williams (D-Ga.), Valerie Foushee (D-N.C.), Morgan McGarvey (D-Ky.), Gilbert Ray Cisneros (D-Calif.), André Carson (D-Ind.), Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.), Seth Moulton (D-Mass.), Seth Magaziner (D-R.I.), Mike Quigley (D-Ill.), Julia Brownley (D-Calif.), Sean Casten (D-Ill.), and Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.).
Read the full text of the letter here.
Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, former four-term member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and U.S. Representative for the Fourth District of Pennsylvania.
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.MACHINISTS NON-PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS8 contributions$40,000
2.FAB FOUR PAC3 contributions$30,172
3.NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEBusiness5 contributionsTrade association PAC for new-car dealers — backs candidates supporting dealer franchise protections, vehicle sales regulations, and automotive retail interests.AI$25,000
4.AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEAgriculture5 contributionsAgricultural processing PAC for American Crystal Sugar — backs candidates supporting farm subsidies, sugar price supports, and agricultural trade policies.AI$25,000
5.NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEReal Estate4 contributionsTrade association PAC for U.S. real estate agents and brokers — backs candidates supporting property-rights protections, mortgage-lending access, and tax incentives for homeownership.AI$20,000
6.INT'L UNION OF BRICKLAYERS AND ALLIED CRAFTWORKERS4 contributions$20,000
7.UAW - V - CAP (UAW VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM)Labor3 contributionsTrade-union PAC of the United Auto Workers — backs candidates supporting collective bargaining, worker protections, and auto-industry jobs.AI$15,000
8.LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA (LIUNA)3 contributions$15,000
9.INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES POLITICAL ACTION TOGETHER POLITICAL COMM3 contributions$15,000
10.COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA LOCAL 13000Labor3 contributionsTrade-union PAC for Communications Workers of America members — backs candidates supporting collective bargaining, worker protections, and telecommunications industry labor standards.AI$15,000
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Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.SELF$17,510
2.KBRA$11,050
3.INSACO INC$10,460
4.ALLIANCE CANCER$7,000
5.DIVERSIFIED SEARCH$7,000
6.DALE AND AFFILIATES INC$6,000
7.EXELON$5,000
8.FIDELITY INVESTMENTS$4,500
9.REVERE PHARMACEUTICALS$4,100
10.EINSTEIN HEALTHCARE NETWORK$3,800
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