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Protecting Americans from Doxing and Political Violence Act

USA119th CongressHR-9857| House 
| Updated: 7/22/2026
Ro Khanna

Ro Khanna

Democratic Representative

California

Committee on House Administration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to enhance the safety and security of Members of Congress , their immediate family members , and congressional staff , collectively termed "at-risk individuals." It broadly defines "covered information" to include sensitive personal data such as home addresses, phone numbers, personal emails, financial details, and information identifying children or their school attendance, seeking to prevent its public dissemination and unauthorized transfer. The legislation mandates that government agencies remove an at-risk individual's covered information from public display within 72 hours of a request. It also makes it unlawful for data brokers to knowingly sell, license, or trade the covered information of any individual in the United States. Other businesses are similarly prohibited from publicly posting or displaying an at-risk individual's covered information online if a written request for removal has been made, requiring removal within 72 hours. To facilitate compliance, legislative officers can make these requests on behalf of Members and staff, or provide lists to relevant entities. While protecting personal data, the bill includes exceptions for disclosures made with a signed release, by certain financial institutions, or when information is relevant to a news story or matter of public concern. Importantly, at-risk individuals whose covered information is disclosed in violation of the act may seek injunctive or declaratory relief in court.
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Timeline
Sep 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2851
Introduced in Senate
Jul 22, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 22, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • September 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2851
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 22, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 22, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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Protecting Americans from Doxing and Political Violence Act

USA119th CongressHR-9857| House 
| Updated: 7/22/2026
This bill aims to enhance the safety and security of Members of Congress , their immediate family members , and congressional staff , collectively termed "at-risk individuals." It broadly defines "covered information" to include sensitive personal data such as home addresses, phone numbers, personal emails, financial details, and information identifying children or their school attendance, seeking to prevent its public dissemination and unauthorized transfer. The legislation mandates that government agencies remove an at-risk individual's covered information from public display within 72 hours of a request. It also makes it unlawful for data brokers to knowingly sell, license, or trade the covered information of any individual in the United States. Other businesses are similarly prohibited from publicly posting or displaying an at-risk individual's covered information online if a written request for removal has been made, requiring removal within 72 hours. To facilitate compliance, legislative officers can make these requests on behalf of Members and staff, or provide lists to relevant entities. While protecting personal data, the bill includes exceptions for disclosures made with a signed release, by certain financial institutions, or when information is relevant to a news story or matter of public concern. Importantly, at-risk individuals whose covered information is disclosed in violation of the act may seek injunctive or declaratory relief in court.
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Timeline
Sep 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2851
Introduced in Senate
Jul 22, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 22, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • September 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2851
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 22, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 22, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Ro Khanna

Ro Khanna

Democratic Representative

California

Committee on House Administration

Congress

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted