H.R. 1203 strengthens federal laws against video voyeurism—the practice of secretly recording someone in private situations without consent. The bill expands the jurisdiction of existing federal prohibitions by allowing prosecution whenever the offense involves interstate or foreign commerce (such as using the internet, mail, or crossing state lines), rather than limiting charges only to crimes in special maritime areas. It also increases the maximum prison sentence for video voyeurism convictions from one year to five years, making the penalty more severe. The legislation affects anyone who secretly records intimate images or videos of others without permission and distributes them across state or national borders. No specific funding or implementation timeline is included in the bill, which was introduced by Representatives Nancy Mace and Anna Luna in February 2025 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
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