Bill · H.R. 2136· House(119-HR-2136)
SHRED Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/14/2025
- Last activity
- 3/14/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Anna Paulina Luna
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "SHRED Act of 2025," seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code. It aims to provide enhanced penalties for specific government officials regarding the handling of records. The targeted individuals are officers and employees of the Department of Justice and the intelligence communities. These penalties would apply to those who conceal, remove, or mutilate Government records. The legislation proposes significant increases to existing penalties for these specific offenses.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7
The bill promotes accountability by penalizing the destruction or concealment of official government records.
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill increases federal authority by imposing strict criminal penalties on government employees.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Enhanced Accountability for High-Level Officials: By increasing penalties to include imprisonment of not less than 20 years or even life, the bill targets officers and employees of the Department of Justice and the intelligence community who conceal, remove, or mutilate Government records (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Severe Penalties for Employees: Officers or employees of the Department of Justice or an agency or office of the intelligence community could face extremely harsh punishments, such as being imprisoned for not less than 20 years or for life, if they commit an offense under this section (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+7Increases Federal Power+5
- 3/14/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Troy NehlsRepublican · Texas