The Special Operator Protection Act of 2026 creates a new federal crime specifically targeting "doxing"—the public disclosure of personal information—of special operations military personnel and certain other military and law enforcement officials. The bill protects members of special operations forces, designated Department of Defense employees involved in sensitive activities, and federal law enforcement officers working with special operators by making it illegal to publicly share their restricted personal information, including their names linked to employment, photos, home addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, and biometric data. A person commits this crime if they knowingly release such information with the intent to threaten, intimidate, or incite violence against these individuals or their families, or knowing the information will be used for those purposes. Violators face up to 5 years in prison and fines, with penalties increasing to up to life imprisonment if the doxing results in death or serious bodily injury. The bill does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines beyond immediate enactment.
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