House BillHR 6558Armed Forces and National Security
Defense Secure Mobile Phones Act of 2025
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters because it directly addresses the critical need to protect sensitive national security information in an era of advanced cyber threats. If enacted, it would significantly reduce the vulnerability of high-ranking defense officials and key personnel to foreign espionage and surveillance through their mobile devices. This means vital communications and data related to national defense would be much harder for adversaries to intercept or track.
Without this bill, top defense personnel might continue to use mobile devices and services with less robust security, leaving open potential pathways for sophisticated state-sponsored hackers to gain access to classified information or track the movements of critical decision-makers. By mandating enhanced cybersecurity, the bill aims to close a potential national security loophole, thereby safeguarding strategic information and protecting the integrity of U.S. defense operations, which impacts every citizen's security.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Defense to provide secure mobile phones and services to senior officials and employees performing sensitive national security functions.
Ensures that key personnel handling critical information use devices specifically designed for high-level security.
PROVISION 02
Mandates specific cybersecurity protections for these phones, including data encryption, anti-tracking capabilities, and continuous monitoring.
These detailed requirements are crucial for preventing unauthorized access, surveillance, and data breaches.
PROVISION 03
Directs the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to Congress within 180 days, outlining implementation, criteria for recipients, and total costs.
Provides congressional oversight and transparency regarding how the program is being implemented and its financial impact.
This bill matters because it directly addresses the critical need to protect sensitive national security information in an era of advanced cyber threats. If enacted, it would significantly reduce the vulnerability of high-ranking defense officials and key personnel to foreign espionage and surveillance through their mobile devices. This means vital communications and data related to national defense would be much harder for adversaries to intercept or track.
Without this bill, top defense personnel might continue to use mobile devices and services with less robust security, leaving open potential pathways for sophisticated state-sponsored hackers to gain access to classified information or track the movements of critical decision-makers. By mandating enhanced cybersecurity, the bill aims to close a potential national security loophole, thereby safeguarding strategic information and protecting the integrity of U.S. defense operations, which impacts every citizen's security.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Requires the Secretary of Defense to provide secure mobile phones and services to senior officials and employees performing sensitive national security functions.
Ensures that key personnel handling critical information use devices specifically designed for high-level security.
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Mandates specific cybersecurity protections for these phones, including data encryption, anti-tracking capabilities, and continuous monitoring.
These detailed requirements are crucial for preventing unauthorized access, surveillance, and data breaches.
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Directs the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to Congress within 180 days, outlining implementation, criteria for recipients, and total costs.
Provides congressional oversight and transparency regarding how the program is being implemented and its financial impact.
Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act
Secretary of Defense must ensure secure phones and services are acquired and provided.
Not later than 180 days after the enactment of this Act
Secretary of Defense must submit a report to the congressional defense committees.
GLOSSARY
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Senior Official of the Department of Defense
A high-ranking leader or manager within the Pentagon or its various agencies.
Sensitive National Security Functions
Job duties within the Department of Defense that involve handling secret or critical information related to the protection of the country and its interests.
Enhanced Cybersecurity Protections
Advanced security measures for digital devices and communications, designed to prevent unauthorized access, tracking, or interception of information.
Encryption
A process of scrambling information into a secret code, so that it can only be read by authorized individuals who have the key to unscramble it.
Persistent Device Identifiers
Unique codes or signals from a mobile device (like a hardware ID or network address) that can be used repeatedly to identify and potentially track the device or its user over time.
Telecommunications Services
The services that allow mobile phones to send and receive calls, messages, and data, such as cellular network access and internet connectivity.
Congressional Defense Committees
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
DEC 10, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
DEC 10, 25
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
