Bill > S2851

This bill aims to protect Members of Congress, their staff, and their family members from having their personal information publicly disclosed without consent, a practice known as "doxing." The legislation defines "covered information" as sensitive personal details like home addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, social security numbers, vehicle identifiers, children's information, and precise location data. Government agencies would be required to remove such information from public records within 72 hours of receiving a request from an at-risk individual. The bill prohibits data brokers from selling or trading this covered information and prevents businesses from publicly posting such details if requested not to do so, with exceptions for news reporting, information voluntarily published by the individual, or information lawfully obtained from federal sources. At-risk individuals would have the right to seek legal action if their protected information is improperly disclosed. The legislation includes broad protections for press freedoms and does not prevent legitimate public interest reporting, while emphasizing the importance of protecting personal information for those in public service. The bill applies to current and former Members of Congress, their designated employees, and their immediate family members, providing a comprehensive framework for protecting their privacy and personal security.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2851/all-info