Bill · S. 1819· Senate(119-S-1819)
DOGE BROS Act
- Introduced
- 5/20/2025
- Last activity
- 5/20/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Warner
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Defending Our Government's Electronic Data: Bolstering Responsible Oversight and Safeguards Act," aims to increase penalties for various violations of Federal law. It specifically targets the financial penalties associated with several types of data and information handling. The legislation proposes increasing fines for records maintained on individuals and for the unauthorized obtainment of information from United States departments or agencies using a computer. It also increases fines for unauthorized disclosures of information held by the Social Security Administration or Department of Health and Human Services. Additionally, it raises penalties for unauthorized disclosures of taxpayer information and the wrongful disclosure of Census data.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+7
Significantly strengthens penalties for unauthorized access to and disclosure of personal and government data, enhancing privacy protections.
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+6
Strengthens protections for individual, taxpayer, and census data against unauthorized disclosure.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+6
Enhances deterrents against unauthorized computer access to government agencies, improving national data security.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased penalties for records maintained on individuals: This increases fines from $5,000 to $30,000 under title 5 of the United States Code, which may serve as a deterrent regarding how records of individuals are handled. (Section 2)
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Higher fines for unauthorized computer access to government information: The bill implements a fine of not more than $750,000 for individuals who obtain information from United States departments or agencies using a computer without authorization. (Section 3)
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Increased penalties for unauthorized disclosures of Social Security or HHS information: The fine for unauthorized disclosures of information held by the Social Security Administration or Department of Health and Human Services is increased from $10,000 to $25,000. (Section 4)
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Increased penalties for taxpayer information protection: The bill increases fines for unauthorized disclosures of taxpayer information from $5,000 to $25,000. (Section 5)
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Increased penalties for Census data protection: The fine for the wrongful disclosure of Census data is increased from $5,000 to $25,000. (Section 6)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not list any specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups.
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+4Increases Federal Power+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Retirees+5Good For Seniors+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+7
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Social Security+5
- 5/20/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Angela AlsobrooksDemocrat · Maryland
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia
Ben LujánDemocrat · New Mexico
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont