Law Enforcement Protection and Privacy Act of 2025

Increased Data Privacy: The bill amends the Freedom of Information Act to ensure that the contents of the Firearms Trace System database and certain licensee information are protected from disclosure (Section 2).

Financial Accountability for Entities: The Attorney General is authorized to fine state, local, tribal, or foreign entities that make unauthorized disclosures of protected information (Section 3(a)).

Remedies for Affected Licensees: Entities with a license under section 923 of title 18, United States Code, can bring legal action if they are adversely affected or aggrieved by an unauthorized disclosure (Section 4(a)).

Compensation for Damages: Successful litigants in a private action may be entitled to triple the amount of damages suffered—including loss of business income or reputation—or $25,000 for each individual piece of protected information disclosed (Section 4(c)).

Legal Cost Coverage: Prevailing entities in a lawsuit may be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and court costs (Section 4(c)).

Financial Burdens on Non-Federal Entities: State, local, tribal, or foreign entities may face fines of $10,000 for a first violation or $25,000 for subsequent violations if they disclose protected information unlawfully (Section 3(a)).

Restricted Access to Information: An entity that receives multiple fines may be barred from receiving protected information from the Attorney General for a period of one year (Section 3(b)).

Litigation Risks: Entities may be subject to lawsuits from licensed entities seeking triple damages, punitive damages, and court costs following an unauthorized disclosure (Section 4).