Bill · H.Res. 316· House(119-HRES-316)

Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain documents relating to the use of insecure electronic communication platforms, including Signal, for official communications and to the compliance of the Administration with all Federal records laws.

Age: 71 years

Massachusetts

Introduced: 4/9/2025
Last activity: 4/30/2025 — Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sponsored by: Stephen Lynch
Cosponsors: - 20 - 0

Government Operations and Politics

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 is an inquiry requesting that the President transmit specific documents to the House of Representatives. The request focuses on the use of insecure electronic communication platforms, such as Signal, for official business. It seeks information regarding the Administration's plans to comply with Federal recordkeeping requirements. Additionally, it asks for details on official business conducted via various electronic platforms on both government and personal devices. The resolution also targets documentation regarding highly sensitive national security information. Finally, it requests information on procedures to prevent the automatic deletion of communications that must be preserved under Federal law.

Yes

Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7
The resolution directly seeks to increase transparency regarding official communications and recordkeeping compliance.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+5
The inquiry seeks to ensure sensitive communications are preserved, which aids in maintaining secure national security records.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+3
The resolution targets the preservation of official records, which relates to government transparency and data integrity.