H.R. 5118: Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act

Quick Facts:

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN-5)

Congress: 119

Date Introduced: Sept. 3, 2025

Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Sept. 3, 2025)

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Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act

This bill makes it unlawful to make the name of a Federal law enforcement officer publicly available with the intent to obstruct a criminal investigation or immigration enforcement operation. The penalty for violation includes both fines and up to five years in prison. 

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