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HOUTHI PC SMALL GROUP Act of 2025
4/9/2025, 3:38 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2611
Bill 119 HR 2611, also known as the Classified Information Protection Act of 2021, aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code to prevent the communication of classified information through mobile or desktop messaging applications. The bill seeks to address concerns about the potential leakage of sensitive information through these platforms, which could pose a threat to national security.
If passed, the legislation would make it illegal for individuals to knowingly communicate classified information through messaging applications, with penalties including fines and imprisonment. The bill also includes provisions for the protection of whistleblowers who report violations of this law.
Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to safeguard classified information and prevent unauthorized disclosures that could harm national security. Critics, however, raise concerns about potential limitations on free speech and the impact on journalists and whistleblowers who may rely on messaging applications to communicate sensitive information. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2611 represents an effort to strengthen protections for classified information in the digital age and ensure that such information is not easily accessible or disseminated through messaging platforms.
If passed, the legislation would make it illegal for individuals to knowingly communicate classified information through messaging applications, with penalties including fines and imprisonment. The bill also includes provisions for the protection of whistleblowers who report violations of this law.
Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to safeguard classified information and prevent unauthorized disclosures that could harm national security. Critics, however, raise concerns about potential limitations on free speech and the impact on journalists and whistleblowers who may rely on messaging applications to communicate sensitive information. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2611 represents an effort to strengthen protections for classified information in the digital age and ensure that such information is not easily accessible or disseminated through messaging platforms.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2611
Bill HR 2611 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 2, 2025. Bill HR 2611 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 2, 2025. Bill HR 2611's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 2, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2611
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2611
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2611
HOUTHI PC SMALL GROUP Act of 2025
HOUTHI PC SMALL GROUP Act of 2025
Homeland Operations and Unilateral Tactics Halting Incursions: Preventing Coordinated Subversion, Military Aggression and Lawless Levies Granting Rogue Operatives Unchecked Power Act of 2025
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the communication of classified information on mobile or desktop messaging application, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2611
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