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Congress·Passed Senate·S. 2144

Privacy Protections: Personal Data of Congress and Families

A bill to improve the safety and security of Members of Congress, immediate family members of Members of Congress, and congressional staff.

5 months ago·View on Congress.gov
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • This bill allows Members of Congress, their families, and certain staff to keep their personal information private. It covers details like home addresses, personal phone numbers, email addresses, Social Security numbers, and even the names of the schools their children attend.
  • The rules protect a wide range of people, including spouses, children, and anyone else living in a lawmaker's home. It also covers former members of Congress and specific staff members who may face safety risks.
  • Government agencies would be required to hide this private information from public websites. Once a lawmaker or family member asks for the data to be removed, the agency has 72 hours to take it down.
  • The bill makes it illegal for data brokers—companies that collect and sell personal info—to trade or sell the private details of these individuals. Other websites must also remove the information within three days if they receive a written request.
  • To protect the freedom of the press, these rules do not apply to news stories, editorials, or reports about a lawmaker's official actions or potential misconduct. Information that is already part of public campaign finance reports will also remain public.

Milestones

4 milestones9 actions
Oct 10, 2025House

Held at the desk.

Oct 10, 2025House

Received in the House.

Oct 8, 2025Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Sep 29, 2025Senate

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6841-6842)

Sep 29, 2025

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A bill to improve the safety and security of Members of Congress, immediate family members of Members of Congress, and congressional staff.

Bill NumberS 2144
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionHeld at the desk.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(1)
R: 1

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