Protecting Americans from Doxing and Political Violence Act
Latest action (22 Jul 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 9857, the "Protecting Americans from Doxing and Political Violence Act," would restrict the public disclosure of certain personal information about Members of Congress, their immediate family members, and congressional staff. It defines "covered information" to include home addresses, personal phone numbers and email, Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, vehicle identifiers, children's identities, school and daycare details, travel routes, and precise geolocation data. Government agencies would be barred from publicly posting such information and would have to remove it within 72 hours of a request. Data brokers would be prohibited from selling, licensing, or trading this information about covered individuals, and other businesses or persons would have to stop displaying it online and remove it within 72 hours upon request, with exceptions for news reporting, information voluntarily published by the individual, or information from federal government sources.
The bill primarily affects current and former Members of Congress, their family members, congressional staff designated by them, government agencies, data brokers, and other businesses or individuals who publish personal information online. Affected individuals could designate congressional officers (such as the Sergeant at Arms) to act on their behalf in making removal requests, and could sue for injunctive or declaratory relief if their protected information is unlawfully disclosed. The bill includes exceptions for journalism, court-ordered disclosures, and information related to a Member's official public conduct.
The bill was introduced on July 22, 2026, by Rep. Ro Khanna and referred to the House Committee on House Administration. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, floor votes in the House and Senate, and the President's signature before becoming law; no further action has yet occurred.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on July 22, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9857 do?
- H.R. 9857, the "Protecting Americans from Doxing and Political Violence Act," would restrict the public disclosure of certain personal information about Members of Congress, their immediate family members, and congressional staff. It defines "covered information" to include home addresses, personal phone numbers and email, Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, vehicle identifiers, children's identities, school and daycare details, travel routes, and precise geolocation data. Government agencies would be barred from publicly posting such information and would have to remove it within 72 hours of a request. Data brokers would be prohibited from selling, licensing, or trading this information about covered individuals, and other businesses or persons would have to stop displaying it online and remove it within 72 hours upon request, with exceptions for news reporting, information voluntarily published by the individual, or information from federal government sources. The bill primarily affects current and former Members of Congress, their family members, congressional staff designated by them, government agencies, data brokers, and other businesses or individuals who publish personal information online. Affected individuals could designate congressional officers (such as the Sergeant at Arms) to act on their behalf in making removal requests, and could sue for injunctive or declaratory relief if their protected information is unlawfully disclosed. The bill includes exceptions for journalism, court-ordered disclosures, and information related to a Member's official public conduct. The bill was introduced on July 22, 2026, by Rep. Ro Khanna and referred to the House Committee on House Administration. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, floor votes in the House and Senate, and the President's signature before becoming law; no further action has yet occurred.
- Has H.R. 9857 become law?
- Not yet. As of 22 Jul 2026, H.R. 9857 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9857?
- H.R. 9857 was sponsored by Rep. Ro Khanna [D-CA17] (Democrat-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9857?
- Introduced (22 Jul 2026).
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