Bill > S1819

This bill, known as the "DOGE BROS Act" (Defending Our Government's Electronic Data: Bolstering Responsible Oversight and Safeguards Act), increases financial penalties for various unauthorized disclosures and computer-related offenses involving government information. Specifically, the bill raises the maximum fine for unauthorized access to or disclosure of records maintained on individuals from $5,000 to $30,000, increases penalties for obtaining information from government departments or agencies without authorization to up to $750,000 for individuals, and raises fines for unauthorized disclosures of sensitive information from different government agencies. These agencies include the Social Security Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, Internal Revenue Service, and Census Bureau, with fine increases ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 depending on the specific type of unauthorized disclosure. The bill aims to strengthen legal protections for government information and create more significant financial deterrents for potential violators by substantially increasing monetary penalties across multiple federal statutes.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1819/all-info