Federal HB5118 criminalizes the public release of a Federal law enforcement officer's name with intent to obstruct investigations.

Federal HB5118, known as the Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act, makes it illegal to publicly release the name of a Federal law enforcement officer with the intent to obstruct a criminal investigation or immigration enforcement operation. Violators face fines, imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both. The bill amends title 18 of the United States Code to include this prohibition and makes technical amendments to various sections to reflect this change.

Federal HB5118 criminalizes the public release of a Federal law enforcement officer's name with intent to obstruct investigations.

Federal HB5118, known as the Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act, makes it illegal to publicly release the name of a Federal law enforcement officer with the intent to obstruct a criminal investigation or immigration enforcement operation. Violators face fines, imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both. The bill amends title 18 of the United States Code to include this prohibition and makes technical amendments to various sections to reflect this change.