Congressman Williams Introduces Legislation to Protect Law Enforcement from Doxing

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), introduced the Blue Shield Privacy Act of 2025. This legislation updates 18 U.S.C. §119 to protect police officers and their families from targeted doxing attacks. 

“In today's climate, law enforcement is being increasingly targeted online as a form of political retaliation and intimidation,” said Congressman Williams. “As digital threats against officers continue to rise, this bill fills a critical gap by accounting for new technological advances to ensure those who serve and protect can do so without fear of being doxed.” 

Read the bill text here.

Background:

• Amends 18 U.S.C. § 119, which has not been updated since 2008, to include license plate numbers, biometric data, workplace and school addresses, and GPS coordinates to the definition of ‘restricted personal information’.

Cosponsors: Reps. Brian Babin (TX-36), Barry Moore (AL-01), Julia Letlow (LA-05), Mary Miller (IL-15), and Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13).

Supporting Organizations: Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and The Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA).

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Congressman Roger Williams is the Chairman of the House Small Business Committee and member of the House Financial Services Committee. He proudly represents the 25th Congressional District of Texas.