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Senators Introduce Bill to Protect Special Ops Identities

1/16/2026

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U.S. Senators Ted Budd and Jeanne Shaheen introduced the Special Operator Protection Act to criminalize sharing identifying information about special operations forces.
The act aims to protect personnel and their families from threats, with penalties of fines and prison.
The measure follows Seth Harp sharing information about a Delta Force commander and facing endangerment accusations.
The House Oversight Committee is considering a subpoena for Harp, raising press freedom concerns.

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U.S. Senators Ted Budd and Jeanne Shaheen introduced the Special Operator Protection Act to criminalize sharing identifying information about special operations forces.
The act aims to protect personnel and their families from threats, with penalties of fines and prison.
The measure follows Seth Harp sharing information about a Delta Force commander and facing endangerment accusations.
The House Oversight Committee is considering a subpoena for Harp, raising press freedom concerns.