The Stop the Doxx Act makes it a federal crime to publish or share personal information such as home addresses, phone numbers, or email addresses of law enforcement officers, prosecutors, judges, or their immediate family members with the intent to threaten, intimidate, or incite violence against them. The bill imposes escalating penalties, with first-time offenders facing up to 10 years in prison, second offenses up to 20 years, and offenses resulting in injury or death carrying sentences of up to 30 to 40 years depending on whether it is a first or repeat offense. Victims of doxxing under this law can also pursue civil lawsuits to recover damages and attorney's fees. Additionally, the bill directs the Attorney General to create and maintain a free online training program, updated annually, to help federal, state, and local public servants protect their personal information, and encourages state and local agencies to require participation in this training. The legislation does not specify a funding amount but authorizes whatever funding is necessary to establish and operate the training program.
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