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Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act

USA119th CongressS-1952| Senate 
| Updated: 6/4/2025
Marsha Blackburn

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Senator

Tennessee

Cosponsors (2)
Ashley Moody (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends title 18 of the United States Code to establish a new criminal offense related to the public disclosure of law enforcement personnel information. It specifically prohibits making the name of a Federal law enforcement officer publicly available if done with the explicit intent to obstruct a criminal investigation or an immigration enforcement operation. The legislation defines a Federal law enforcement officer as any authorized United States officer, agent, or employee involved in the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of Federal criminal or immigration law violations. Individuals found guilty of this offense face significant penalties, including fines, imprisonment for up to 5 years , or both. This measure aims to safeguard law enforcement personnel by deterring actions intended to impede their official duties through public identification.
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Timeline
Jun 4, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 4, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 3, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5118
Introduced in House
  • June 4, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 4, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • September 3, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5118
    Introduced in House

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5118: Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act

Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act

USA119th CongressS-1952| Senate 
| Updated: 6/4/2025
This bill amends title 18 of the United States Code to establish a new criminal offense related to the public disclosure of law enforcement personnel information. It specifically prohibits making the name of a Federal law enforcement officer publicly available if done with the explicit intent to obstruct a criminal investigation or an immigration enforcement operation. The legislation defines a Federal law enforcement officer as any authorized United States officer, agent, or employee involved in the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of Federal criminal or immigration law violations. Individuals found guilty of this offense face significant penalties, including fines, imprisonment for up to 5 years , or both. This measure aims to safeguard law enforcement personnel by deterring actions intended to impede their official duties through public identification.
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Timeline
Jun 4, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 4, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 3, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5118
Introduced in House
  • June 4, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 4, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • September 3, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5118
    Introduced in House
Marsha Blackburn

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Senator

Tennessee

Cosponsors (2)
Ashley Moody (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5118: Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted