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DemocratBill · H.R. 2611· House(119-HR-2611)

HOUTHI PC SMALL GROUP Act of 2025

Rep. Torres
Age: 38 years
New York
Introduced
4/2/2025
Last activity
4/2/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Ritchie Torres
Cosponsors
None
Crime and Law Enforcement
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "HOUTHI PC SMALL GROUP Act of 2025," aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code. It seeks to prohibit the communication of classified information through mobile or desktop messaging applications. Under this act, anyone who knowingly communicates, furnishes, transmits, or makes classified information available on these platforms would face penalties. Specifically, violators could be fined or sentenced to up to 10 years in prison.

Yes

  • Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+5

    The bill enhances security by preventing the transmission of classified information through potentially vulnerable messaging platforms.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+5

    The bill expands federal criminal authority by adding new prohibitions to Title 18 of the U.S. Code.

  • Does this give people more control over their personal data?+3

    By regulating how classified information is shared on messaging apps, it indirectly promotes more secure communication practices.

The opposite

  • Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?-3

    The new criminal penalties could have a chilling effect on how individuals communicate sensitive information.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?-2

    While increasing security, strict prohibitions on digital communication of classified data may impact the ease of information flow.