Law Enforcement Protection and Privacy Act of 2025

This bill, known as the "Law Enforcement Protection and Privacy Act of 2025," aims to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive firearm-related data. It specifically designates contents of the Firearms Trace System database and information required from federal firearm licensees as "protected information," explicitly exempting it from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The legislation establishes accountability for unlawful disclosures by non-federal entities, including state, local, tribal, or foreign governments. Such entities face fines of $10,000 for a first violation and $25,000 for subsequent offenses, with the Attorney General also empowered to suspend their access to protected information for a year after multiple violations. Additionally, the bill creates a robust private right of action , allowing federal firearm licensees to sue any federal agency or other entity responsible for unauthorized disclosures. Successful plaintiffs can recover significant remedies, including triple actual damages or a minimum of $25,000 per individual disclosure, punitive damages, and attorney's fees, with sovereign immunity waived for these actions.