introduced the Providing Resources and Oversight to Ensure Confidentiality of Those who serve (PROTECT) Act to strengthen data security and to prevent targeted threats against public officials... The PROTECT Act will give agencies at the state, local, and federal level the guidance they need to better protect the people who serve our communities.
Will work to strengthen protections for public servants' personal data and direct DHS to issue guidance on best practices.
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Evidence
On April 27, 2026, Rep. French Hill announced the bipartisan PROTECT Act, saying it would direct DHS to develop and disseminate best practices for protecting the personally identifiable information of public servants across all levels of government.
GovInfo lists H.R. 7045 as introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, with the last action date listed as January 13, 2026.
Assessments
Hill made a concrete same-term legislative effort by introducing bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting public servants' personally identifiable information and directing DHS to issue best-practice guidance. However, the available official record shows the bill was only introduced and referred to committee, with no evidence that it became law or that DHS issued the promised guidance. Because the promised outcome has not been completed, this should not be marked delivered; the serious legislative attempt warrants an effort badge.