S.Amdt. 6229

SA 6229, submitted by Mr. Budd, aims to add a new section to title 18 of the United States Code titled Protection of special operations personnel. The purpose of this amendment is to make it illegal to knowingly make restricted personal information of a covered person or their immediate family publicly available.

The amendment seeks to change the law by creating a criminal offense if the information is shared with the following intents:

• To threaten, intimidate, or incite a crime of violence against the covered person or their immediate family.

• With the knowledge and intent that the information will be used to threaten, intimidate, or facilitate a crime of violence against the covered person or their immediate family.

The amendment defines covered persons as:

• Members of the special operations forces.

• Employees of the Department of Defense or members of the Armed Forces designated by the Secretary of Defense who participate in Department of Defense sensitive activities.

• Federal law enforcement officers assigned to, attached to, or performing duty with a member of the special operations forces.

Restricted personal information includes an individual's name in connection with their employment, visual depictions of their face or home in connection with their name and employment, biometric data, and personal contact details like social security numbers, home addresses, and phone numbers.

The amendment establishes the following penalties for violations:

• Fines, imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both.

• If the violation results in serious bodily injury or death, the person may be fined, imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both.