Stop Electronic Stalking Act of 2025

# Stop Electronic Stalking Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Does:** The Stop Electronic Stalking Act of 2025 would create or strengthen federal laws against cyberstalking and electronic harassment. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically aim to make it illegal to use digital technology (such as social media, email, messaging apps, or location tracking) to repeatedly harass, threaten, or intimidate someone online. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would primarily affect individuals who engage in cyberstalking, as it would establish federal criminal penalties for such behavior.

It would also provide protections for potential victims of online harassment and could provide law enforcement with tools to prosecute electronic stalking cases across state lines. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee (HR 1751), meaning it has been introduced but hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was sponsored by Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (D-OH) in the 119th Congress.