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Increased Penalties for Unauthorized Disclosure of Government and Citizen Data.

This act increases financial penalties for illegally disclosing data held by government agencies, including personal information, tax data, and census data. This aims to better protect privacy and information security, potentially reducing the risk of data breaches affecting your life.
Key points
Penalties for unauthorized disclosure of personal records held by the government will increase from $5,000 to $30,000.
The maximum fine for unauthorized computer access to obtain information from U.S. departments or agencies can be up to $750,000.
Fines for unauthorized disclosures of Social Security Administration, Health and Human Services, taxpayer, and census data will increase from $5,000/$10,000 to $25,000.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1819
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Process start date: 2025-05-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DOGE BROS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1819.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Penalties for unauthorized disclosure of personal records held by the government will increase from $5,000 to $30,000.
  • The maximum fine for unauthorized computer access to obtain information from U.S. departments or agencies can be up to $750,000.
  • Fines for unauthorized disclosures of Social Security Administration, Health and Human Services, taxpayer, and census data will increase from $5,000/$10,000 to $25,000.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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