Washington, April 27 -- Rep. French Hill issued the following press release:

Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) and Rep. Dan Goldman (NY-10) introduced the Providing Resources and Oversight to Ensure Confidentiality of Those who serve (PROTECT) Act to strengthen data security and to prevent targeted threats against public officials. The bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and disseminate best practices for protecting the personally identifiable information (PII) of public servants across all levels of government.

Congressman French Hill said, "Public servants sign up to better their country and communities. Unfortunately, more and more are becoming the targets of threats and harassment, and some have already bee...