Bill · H.R. 5028· House(119-HR-5028)
SAFE Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 8/22/2025
- Last activity
- 8/22/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Dave Min
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Security and Accountability For Everyone Act of 2025," aims to amend the Privacy Act. It seeks to hold certain Federal personnel personally liable for intentional or willful violations that cause demonstrable harm to an individual. The legislation expands definitions to include specific "covered special Government employees" meeting certain pay and position criteria. It removes immunity as a defense for such conduct and mandates that the Federal personnel be personally liable for specific amounts. Additionally, it requires the reimbursement of Department of Justice representation costs under specific circumstances. Finally, it allows State attorneys general to bring civil actions on behalf of residents when their interests are threatened by such conduct.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+6
The bill provides a direct legal mechanism for individuals to seek redress for intentional privacy violations by federal personnel.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
By establishing personal liability for privacy violations, the bill creates a stronger deterrent against the misuse of personal information by federal employees.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
The bill empowers individuals to seek legal remedies for privacy harms regardless of their economic status.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Personal Liability for Harm: Individuals may bring a civil action against Federal personnel if that personnel engages in intentional or willful conduct that results in demonstrable harm (Section 2, subsection (g), paragraph (6)(A)).
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Removal of Legal Defenses: Individuals can pursue legal action without the person being able to use immunity as a defense (Section 2, subsection (g), paragraph (6)(B)).
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State Protection: State attorneys general can take legal action on behalf of their residents if they believe those residents' interests are threatened or adversely affected by intentional or willful conduct (Section 2, subsection (g), paragraph (7)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Personal Financial Burden on Personnel: Federal personnel may be required to pay amounts to individuals and may be forced to pay the Department of Justice for the cost of legal representation if found to have engaged in intentional or willful conduct (Section 2, subsection (g), paragraph (6)(C) and (D)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+6Improves Government Transparency+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Urban Residents+2
- 8/22/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia