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A bill to improve the safety and security of Members of Congress, immediate family members of Members of Congress, and congressional staff.

USA119th CongressS-2144| Senate 
| Updated: 10/10/2025
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (1)
Ted Cruz (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The legislation defines at‑risk individuals as members of Congress, their spouses, parents, siblings, children, and designated Senate or House employees, and it identifies covered information as personal data that could reveal a location or identity, including addresses, phone numbers, and social‑security numbers. It also clarifies the role of data brokers and excludes certain public‑interest activities from that definition. The bill requires each government agency to accept written notices from an at‑risk individual and to mark the individual’s covered information as private. Upon receipt of a request, the agency must remove the information from publicly available content within 72 hours. The act permits a third party to access the data only with a signed release, a court order, or a confidentiality agreement. Private businesses, data brokers, and other entities are prohibited from selling, licensing, or publicly posting covered information after a written request, and they must delete or block the data within 72 hours. The statute allows exceptions for news reporting, voluntary publication by the individual, or information obtained lawfully from a federal source. Violations give the affected individual the right to seek injunctive or declaratory relief in court. The law explicitly preserves the press’s ability to report on unlawful conduct or matters of public concern involving an at‑risk individual. Legislative officers may act on behalf of members or staff to submit notices and maintain compliance with the provisions.

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Timeline
Jun 23, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 23, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sep 29, 2025
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6841-6842)
Sep 29, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 29, 2025
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 29, 2025
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6844)
Oct 8, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 10, 2025
Received in the House.
Oct 10, 2025
Held at the desk.
  • June 23, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 23, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • September 29, 2025
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6841-6842)


  • September 29, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 29, 2025
    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 29, 2025
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6844)


  • October 8, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • October 10, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • October 10, 2025
    Held at the desk.

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A bill to improve the safety and security of Members of Congress, immediate family members of Members of Congress, and congressional staff.

USA119th CongressS-2144| Senate 
| Updated: 10/10/2025
The legislation defines at‑risk individuals as members of Congress, their spouses, parents, siblings, children, and designated Senate or House employees, and it identifies covered information as personal data that could reveal a location or identity, including addresses, phone numbers, and social‑security numbers. It also clarifies the role of data brokers and excludes certain public‑interest activities from that definition. The bill requires each government agency to accept written notices from an at‑risk individual and to mark the individual’s covered information as private. Upon receipt of a request, the agency must remove the information from publicly available content within 72 hours. The act permits a third party to access the data only with a signed release, a court order, or a confidentiality agreement. Private businesses, data brokers, and other entities are prohibited from selling, licensing, or publicly posting covered information after a written request, and they must delete or block the data within 72 hours. The statute allows exceptions for news reporting, voluntary publication by the individual, or information obtained lawfully from a federal source. Violations give the affected individual the right to seek injunctive or declaratory relief in court. The law explicitly preserves the press’s ability to report on unlawful conduct or matters of public concern involving an at‑risk individual. Legislative officers may act on behalf of members or staff to submit notices and maintain compliance with the provisions.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline
Jun 23, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 23, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sep 29, 2025
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6841-6842)
Sep 29, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 29, 2025
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 29, 2025
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6844)
Oct 8, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 10, 2025
Received in the House.
Oct 10, 2025
Held at the desk.
  • June 23, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 23, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • September 29, 2025
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6841-6842)


  • September 29, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 29, 2025
    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 29, 2025
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6844)


  • October 8, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • October 10, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • October 10, 2025
    Held at the desk.
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (1)
Ted Cruz (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Congress

Related Bills

  • S 119-2851: Protecting Americans from Doxing and Political Violence Act
  • S 119-2850: Protecting Legislators and Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence from Doxing and Political Violence Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional officers and employeesGovernment information and archivesMembers of Congress