Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., has introduced a new bill aimed at strengthening federal penalties for video voyeurism, a disturbing act that involves recording individuals without their consent while they are naked or engaged in intimate activities.
Currently, video voyeurism is considered a misdemeanor offense under federal law, carrying a maximum penalty of up to one year in prison along with significant fines. However, the enforcement of this crime also falls under state laws in jurisdictions where they were established before the federal statute.
