Bill > S2144

This bill aims to improve the safety and security of Members of Congress, their immediate family members, and congressional staff by establishing protections for their personal and sensitive information. The bill defines several key terms, including "at-risk individual" (which encompasses Members of Congress, their family members, designated employees, and former Members), and "covered information" (such as home addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers, vehicle identifiers, and precise location data). The legislation provides mechanisms for at-risk individuals to request that government agencies remove or mark their personal information as private, prohibits data brokers from selling or trading such information, and restricts businesses from publicly posting covered information if requested not to do so. The bill includes exceptions for journalistic reporting, information voluntarily published by the at-risk individual, and certain government-related information transfers. At-risk individuals are given the right to seek legal relief if their information is improperly disclosed, and the law is designed to be broadly interpreted to protect personal information. The bill also includes provisions to ensure that if any part of the law is found unconstitutional, the remaining provisions will remain in effect, thereby preserving the overall intent of protecting sensitive personal information for congressional members and staff.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2144/all-info