Contact Congress about H.R. 5118: Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act

People could face federal charges for publicly naming a federal officer to block an investigation. The rule would also cover immigration enforcement operations.

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Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Latest action on H.R. 5118: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who publicly share the names of federal law enforcement officers, especially during criminal or immigration enforcement activity. It also affects federal officers whose names may be posted online or shared in public. Journalists, activists, community members, and online posters could face legal risk if prosecutors believe they shared a name to block an investigation or enforcement operation.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it could turn some public naming of federal officers into a federal crime. The key issue is intent. A person would not violate this new rule just by naming an officer. Prosecutors would have to show the person meant to block a criminal investigation or immigration enforcement operation. That line could shape online posts, public oversight, and officer safety in real cases.

Key provisions in H.R. 5118

• People could face a new federal charge for publicly sharing a federal officer’s name to block a criminal investigation or immigration enforcement operation.
• The bill covers many federal workers. It includes U.S. officers, agents, and employees who can work on federal criminal or immigration law cases.
• The top penalty would be a fine, up to five years in prison, or both.
• The bill updates the federal obstruction law. That law would now cover both criminal investigations and immigration enforcement operations.
• The bill also updates related federal laws on racketeering, wiretaps, and pretrial release so they match the new obstruction rule.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 5118

What is H.R. 5118?

People could face federal charges for publicly naming a federal officer to block an investigation. The rule would also cover immigration enforcement operations.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 5118?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 5118?

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