New Bill: Sharing U.S. Commando Identities Could Become a Crime

A new bipartisan bill in the U.S. Congress proposes making it a federal crime to share certain information about American special forces members. The proposed law specifically targets the public sharing of the identities of personnel in units like Delta Force and SEAL Team 6. These are elite, secretive military groups. The legislation follows a recent online post by journalist Seth Harp. He published a biography he said belonged to the current commander of Delta Force. If passed, the bill would criminalize disclosing such information, even if found in public sources. Supporters argue it is needed to protect operatives and their families from retaliation by enemies. Critics, including press freedom advocates, warn it could threaten investigative journalism and public oversight. They say it might stop the reporting of information already available to the public. The bill has begun its journey through the legislative process, where it may be revised.