H.R. 5118 Introduced Crime and Law Enforcement

Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish a criminal prohibition on the public release of the name of a Federal law enforcement officer with the intent to obstruct a criminal investigation or immigration enforcement operation.

  1. Introduced
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  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5] Introduced September 3, 2025 Cosponsors 1 (1 R) Latest action September 3, 2025

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  1. Sep 3, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Sep 3, 2025 Introduced in House

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