A bill to improve the safety and security of Members of Congress, immediate family members of Members of Congress, and congressional staff.
Summary
S. 2144 would protect the personal information of Members of Congress, their immediate family members, and congressional staff who face security threats. The bill would prohibit government agencies from publishing and prevent commercial data brokers from selling what the bill defines as covered information about these at-risk individuals. Covered information includes home addresses, personal phone numbers and email addresses, Social Security numbers, banking information, license plate numbers, children's identities, school or daycare information, employment routes, and precise location data. The bill would also allow Members of Congress to authorize legislative officers to make requests on their behalf regarding these protections.
The bill was introduced in June 2025 following violent incidents against state legislators and their families. It passed the Senate by unanimous consent in September 2025 and is now being considered by the House. The legislation would require various entities including financial institutions, credit reporting agencies, and healthcare providers to comply with requests not to disclose or transfer the covered information of at-risk individuals. The bill is designed to address safety concerns by limiting public access to sensitive personal data that could be used to locate or target Members of Congress, their families, and staff.