Bill · S. 1952· Senate(119-S-1952)
Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act
- Introduced
- 6/4/2025
- Last activity
- 6/4/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Marsha Blackburn
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act," seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code. It aims to create a criminal prohibition against making the names of Federal law enforcement officers publicly available. This prohibition specifically applies when the name is released with the intent to obstruct a criminal investigation or an immigration enforcement operation. The bill defines a Federal law enforcement officer as an authorized officer, agent, or employee involved in preventing, detecting, investigating, or prosecuting violations of Federal criminal or immigration law. Violators could face fines, imprisonment for up to five years, or both.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill expands federal criminal law to protect federal officers' identities.
Does this tighten control of the border?+3
The bill provides stronger legal protections for officers conducting immigration enforcement operations.
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+2
The bill enhances the privacy of federal law enforcement officers.
The opposite· 3 of 6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?-5
The bill restricts the public release of officer names, which reduces government transparency.
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?-4
The bill creates legal risks for those sharing information that could be deemed obstructive.
Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?-4
The bill restricts the public release of information which may have a chilling effect on investigative journalism or speech regarding law enforcement.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Protection of Federal Officers: The bill establishes a legal barrier against the public release of names intended to obstruct investigations (Section 2(a)(2)). This could prevent individuals from being targeted when they are performing their duties related to criminal or immigration law.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Criminal Penalties for Intentional Obstruction: Individuals who release an officer's name with the specific intent to obstruct a criminal or immigration operation could face fines and up to five years in prison (Section 2(a)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-3Good For Hispanic Americans-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3Improves Privacy Rights+2Improves Government Transparency-5Improves Freedom Of Speech-4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+3Improves Freedom Of Speech-4Improves Policing Reform-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Domestic Surveillance+1
- 7/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/4/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in Senate
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