I will introduce bipartisan legislation to make it a federal crime, with strengthened penalties, to knowingly publish the personal information of law enforcement officers, prosecutors, judges, or their immediate family members with the intent to threaten, intimidate, or facilitate violence.

The bipartisan “Stop the Doxx Act,” which Gottheimer is leading with Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE) and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) It will: Make it a federal crime — with strengthened penalties — to knowingly publish the personal information of a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer, prosecutor, judge, or immediate family member with the intent to threaten, intimidate, or facilitate violence.

Gottheimer announced and led the Stop the Doxx Act to criminalize doxxing of law enforcement officers, prosecutors, judges, and their families.

RELEASE: During National Police Week, Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan “Stop the Doxx Act” to Protect Law Enforcement Officers and their Families
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The bill also creates a national training program to help officers and public servants better protect their personal information online and understand their rights when their data is leaked.

The Stop the Doxx Act includes a national training program for officers and public servants on protecting personal information online.

RELEASE: During National Police Week, Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan “Stop the Doxx Act” to Protect Law Enforcement Officers and their Families
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