Protecting Americans from Doxing and Political Violence Act
This bill would protect Members of Congress, their immediate family members, designated congressional employees, and candidates for Congress from having their personal information publicly disclosed. It requires government agencies to remove protected information - including home addresses, phone numbers, school schedules, and geolocation data - from public records within 72 hours of a request. The bill also prohibits data brokers and businesses from selling or displaying this protected information online without consent, with exceptions for news reporting and information voluntarily shared by the individual. Individuals affected by violations would have the right to seek legal action to enforce the law.
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in committee
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Introduction
Sep 2025
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Introduced Sep 17, 2025
Last action Sep 17, 2025
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Sep 17, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
upper
Sep 17, 2025
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Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Ron Wyden
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