Bills · HR 2611
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2611Crime and Law Enforcement
HOUTHI PC SMALL GROUP Act of 2025
INTRO APR 2· LAST ACTION APR 2
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it updates federal law to address the modern reality of digital communication and the ease with which information can be shared online. In an era where messaging apps are ubiquitous, this legislation aims to create a clear legal barrier against the unauthorized disclosure of classified information through these platforms.
If passed, it would provide prosecutors with a specific tool to target leaks via messaging apps, potentially deterring future unauthorized disclosures and reinforcing national security protocols. If it doesn't pass, the government would continue to rely on broader, less specific espionage or classified information statutes, which might not be as directly applicable or easily enforced in cases involving modern messaging technologies.
KEY PROVISIONS
2AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a new federal crime that prohibits knowingly communicating classified information on mobile or desktop messaging applications.
This creates a specific legal mechanism to prosecute individuals who leak sensitive data via popular digital communication platforms, addressing a modern national security vulnerability.
PROVISION 02
Prescribes penalties for this new crime, including fines under Title 18 of the United States Code and imprisonment for up to 10 years, or both.
It outlines severe legal consequences for violating the prohibition, aiming to act as a strong deterrent against unauthorized disclosures.
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2 EVENTSAPR 2
Introduced in House
APR 2
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2611
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 2, 2025
Last actionApr 2, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 2, 2025
House BillHR 2611Crime and Law Enforcement
HOUTHI PC SMALL GROUP Act of 2025
INTRODUCED APR 2, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 2, 2025
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READING
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