HR 9857 United States House · 119th Congress

Protecting Americans from Doxing and Political Violence Act

The Protecting Americans from Doxing and Political Violence Act requires government agencies to remove the personal contact details, home addresses, and financial information of Members of Congress, their family members, and designated staff from public records within 72 hours of a written request. The bill also prohibits data brokers from knowingly selling or trading this private information for any individual in the United States and mandates that other online platforms take down such data if the affected person submits a takedown notice. While these protections apply broadly to prevent doxing, the law includes exceptions that allow the continued publication of information related to news stories, matters of public concern, or records required by federal election laws.
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Jul 2026
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Introduced Jul 22, 2026 Last action Jul 22, 2026
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Jul 22, 2026
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Ro Khanna
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