Rep. Gottheimer Leads Bipartisan Push to Ban Doxxing of Police, Judges, and Prosecutors
The Stop the Doxx Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
The bill has strong support from both parties and addresses a growing safety concern, but it still needs to pass through committee and find time on the busy legislative calendar.
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People convicted under this new law would face steep federal prison sentences of up to 10 years for a first offense, 20 years for a repeat offense, and up to 30 or 40 years if injury or death results. The harsh penalties create a new category of serious federal felony that would carry long-lasting consequences for anyone convicted, including a permanent criminal record.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
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U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer introduced the bipartisan Stop the Doxx Act to make it a federal crime to publish personal information of law enforcement, prosecutors, and judges with intent to threaten. The bill establishes prison penalties and enhanced sentences if the conduct results in injury.
The Stop the Doxx Act, led by Reps. Gottheimer, Bacon, and Stefanik, aims to criminalize the malicious publication of private data belonging to public servants and their families. It includes a national training program to help officials safeguard their information against digital threats.
The National Police Association officially endorsed H.R. 8927, the Stop the Doxx Act, highlighting the dangers of 'digital warfare' against officers. The bill establishes federal prison penalties for doxxing law enforcement at all levels, including state and local officials.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Stop the Doxx Act
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