What does Preamble of Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act do?

This bill proposes to amend Title 18, United States Code. It aims to establish a criminal prohibition against publicly releasing the name of a federal law enforcement officer. This prohibition is specifically intended to prevent obstruction of criminal investigations or immigration enforcement operations.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act do?

This Act is formally titled the Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act.

What does PROHIBITION ON PUBLIC RELEASE OF NAME OF FEDERAL LAW of Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act do?

This section amends Section 1510 of Title 18, United States Code, to address the public release of names of federal law enforcement officers. It defines 'Federal law enforcement officer' as any officer, agent, or employee authorized to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of federal criminal or immigration law violations. It establishes that it is unlawful to publicly release the name of a federal law enforcement officer with the intent to obstruct a criminal investigation or immigration enforcement operation. Violations of this provision may result in fines, imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both. The section includes technical and conforming amendments to various sections of Title 18, United States Code, to reflect the changes to Section 1510.

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Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act

Last updated: 6/4/2025 · Introduced: 6/4/2025

Author: Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)

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The bill establishes a federal crime for publicly releasing the name of a federal law enforcement officer with the intent to obstruct criminal investigations or immigration enforcement.
It defines 'federal law enforcement officer' broadly to include agents and employees involved in preventing, detecting, investigating, or prosecuting federal crimes and immigration violations.
Violations of this law can result in fines, imprisonment of up to five years, or both.

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