Bill > S2850

This bill aims to protect Members of Congress, their family members, staff, and survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault from having their personal information (called "covered information") publicly disclosed without consent. The bill defines "covered information" as including home addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, social security numbers, vehicle identifiers, children's information, school or work location routes, and precise location data. Government agencies would be required to remove such information from public records within 72 hours of receiving a request, and data brokers would be prohibited from selling or trading this information. Businesses would also be banned from publicly posting covered information if requested not to do so, with exceptions for news reporting, information voluntarily published by the individual, or information from government sources. The bill allows at-risk individuals to request privacy protections for themselves and their immediate family members, and provides a mechanism for legal action if their information is improperly disclosed. The legislation is designed to protect the privacy and safety of public officials and vulnerable individuals by restricting the unauthorized distribution of their personal details, while still preserving protections for press freedom and public information.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2850/all-info