Bills · S 2850
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2850Congress
Protecting Legislators and Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence from Doxing and Political Violence Act
INTRO SEP 17· LAST ACTION SEP 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses a growing concern regarding the safety of public officials and their families, especially in an era where personal information can be easily shared online, leading to harassment or physical threats. If passed, it would establish new protections to shield sensitive data, potentially reducing incidents of 'doxing' and political violence aimed at those in public service.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to a safer environment for legislators and their families, potentially encouraging more individuals to consider public service without fear of their private lives being exposed or targeted. If it doesn't pass, the current risks associated with the public availability of personal information for these individuals would likely continue, leaving them and their families vulnerable to potential harm.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Defines "at-risk individual" to include current and former Members of Congress, their immediate family members (spouse, parent, sibling, child), individuals they stand in loco parentis to, and others living in their household, as well as designated congressional employees.
This provision clearly identifies who is eligible for the enhanced privacy protections outlined in the bill.
PROVISION 02
Specifies a comprehensive list of "covered information" to be protected, including home addresses, personal phone numbers, email addresses, Social Security numbers, bank details, vehicle identifiers, and information about minor children, their schools, and daily routes.
This defines precisely what sensitive personal data the bill aims to shield from public disclosure and transfer.
PROVISION 03
Requires government agencies to not publicly post or display the covered information of at-risk individuals and allows these individuals to submit written requests for their information to be marked as private.
This creates a direct mechanism for government entities to protect this sensitive information and for individuals to enforce that protection.
PROVISION 04
Defines 'data broker' as a commercial entity that collects and sells personal information about individuals who are not their customers, while also listing specific exclusions such as news-gathering organizations and certain financial or health institutions.
This clarifies which commercial entities the bill intends to regulate concerning the transfer of protected information, while also avoiding unintended impacts on other sectors.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 17
Introduced in Senate
SEP 17
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2850
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 17, 2025
Last actionSep 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 17, 2025
Senate BillS 2850Congress
Protecting Legislators and Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence from Doxing and Political Violence Act
INTRODUCED SEP 17, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 17, 2025
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READING
12 min
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