Bill · H.Res. 265· House(119-HRES-265)
Condemning the Trump administration for the use of an unauthorized method of communicating highly sensitive or potentially classified information regarding a United States military operation via the messaging platform "Signal".
- Introduced
- 3/27/2025
- Last activity
- 3/27/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Julie Johnson
- Cosponsors
- - 13 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution condemns the Trump administration for using the messaging platform "Signal" to communicate highly sensitive or potentially classified information regarding a United States military operation. The resolution alleges that several administration members used this unauthorized method instead of following proper procedures. It highlights risks to national security and the safety of American servicemembers. Furthermore, it expresses concern that information was discussed outside of a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). The House of Representatives aims to demand investigations and stricter adherence to communication protocols.
Yes
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+7
The resolution aims to secure sensitive communications against foreign cyber threats and infiltration.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6
The resolution demands accountability and investigations into how sensitive information is handled by administration members.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protecting National Security: By calling for a review of communication procedures and the use of proper channels, the resolution seeks to prevent foreign adversaries, such as China and Russia, from accessing sensitive information. (Resolution Section 1)
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Protecting Servicemembers: The resolution aims to protect the lives of American servicemembers by condemning the discussion of military operations in unsecured settings. (Resolution Section 2)
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Ensuring Accountability: The resolution calls for investigations into whether federal laws were violated and demands that any members who broke the law be held accountable. (Resolution Section 5 and 6)
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Enforcing Proper Communication Standards: The resolution mandates that highly sensitive or classified information be communicated inside a SCIF to prevent endangering national security. (Resolution Section 8)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Potential Removal from Office: The resolution states that members of the administration found to be communicating classified information outside of a SCIF will be removed from office. (Resolution Section 9)
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+6
- 5/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/8/2025
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 3/27/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
Shontel BrownDemocrat · Ohio
J. CorreaDemocrat · California
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Ted LieuDemocrat · California
James McGovernDemocrat · Massachusetts
Joseph MorelleDemocrat · New York
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Johnny OlszewskiDemocrat · Maryland
Scott PetersDemocrat · California
Brad ShermanDemocrat · California
Jill TokudaDemocrat · Hawaii
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan
Nikema WilliamsDemocrat · Georgia