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Republicans Just Introduced a Bill That Could Ban Porn Across America

Senator Mike Lee’s new bill aims to redefine "obscenity" and could effectively outlaw adult content online across the U.S.

by poligirlsayswhat
May 13, 2025
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Republicans Just Introduced a Bill That Could Ban Porn Across America

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A new Republican-led bill is gaining attention—and concern—for what it could mean for personal freedom online. The Interstate Obscenity Definition Act (IODA), introduced by Senator Mike Lee of Utah, seeks to expand the legal definition of “obscenity” under the Communications Act of 1934, a move that could effectively ban porn nationwide.

Yes, you read that right. The bill doesn’t outright say “no porn,” but it uses a broad and updated definition of what counts as “obscene” content. According to the bill, any visual media—photos, videos, or digital images—that involves real or simulated sexual acts and is intended to arouse, and lacks “serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value,” would be labeled obscene. Under federal law, obscene content is not protected by the First Amendment and can be banned.

In layman’s terms, this would give the federal government a wide-open lane to criminalize much of the adult content that exists online today, even if it’s consensual, legal, and created by adults for adults. The vague criteria of what qualifies as “serious value” only adds to the concern.

This proposed law doesn’t stop at just banning content—it also tweaks existing rules around what counts as harassment or “obscene” communication, which critics say could open the door to mass censorship.

Right now, obscenity laws are mostly enforced at the state level, and prosecutions are rare. But if IODA passes, it could create a federal standard—meaning content creators, platforms, and even everyday users could be targeted if they share or access material that falls under this new definition.

And let’s be real—this isn’t just about porn. It’s about power, control, and pushing a far-right agenda into Americans’ private lives.

Senator Mike Lee, who introduced the bill, has long championed conservative causes and is part of a broader Republican effort to reshape what content is considered acceptable online. The bill reflects a growing push among GOP lawmakers to regulate personal behavior under the banner of “family values.”

But critics argue that laws like this trample on personal freedoms, especially when it comes to expression and sexual autonomy. If passed, it could not only wipe out legal adult content, but also silence LGBTQ+ creators, sex educators, and artists whose work touches on sexuality.

As it stands, the bill is still in committee, but its introduction signals a serious shift in tone—and intention—among Republican lawmakers who are increasingly targeting online freedoms.

If the Interstate Obscenity Definition Act becomes law, it could fundamentally reshape the internet as we know it. And whether or not you’re a fan of adult content, the message is clear: your personal choices might not stay your own for long.

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  1. Yergz says:
    3 weeks ago

    This is what happens when you elect MAGA Morons!

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