Prohibition on doxxing of protected public servants

(a) In general Chapter 73 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1522. Doxxing of protected public servants (a) Offense Whoever, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, knowingly publishes or otherwise makes publicly available the home address, personal telephone number, personal email address, or other personally identifying information of a covered public servant or an immediate family member, with intent to threaten, intimidate, or facilitate violence against that person, shall be— (1) in the case of a first offense, fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both; (2) in the case of a second or subsequest offense, fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both; or (3) in the case of an offense that results in bodily injury or death— (A) in the case of a first offense, fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 30 years, or both; or (B) in the case of a second or subsequent offense, fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 40 years, or both. (b) Civil action A covered public servant or an immediate family member who is the victim of a violation of this section may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States. In a civil action under this subsection, the court may award damages, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term covered public servant means a Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer, prosecutor, or judge. (2) The term immediate family member means a spouse, child, parent, or sibling of a covered public servant. (3) The term publishes means to post on a publicly accessible website, social media platform, online forum, or any other digital or print medium accessible to third parties.. (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 73 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1522. Doxxing of protected public servants..