People could face federal charges for knowingly sending classified information through messaging apps on phones or computers. The maximum penalty is 10 years in prison, a fine, or both. The bill does not list exceptions and does not define which apps count.
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HOUTHI PC SMALL GROUP Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on H.R. 2611: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who handle classified information and the people or groups who might receive it through messaging apps. It could also affect agencies that set communication rules, because a mistake or leak through the wrong app could now lead to a separate federal charge.
Why this matters: This matters because people who work with national security secrets often use digital tools every day, and this bill would make messaging apps a specific path to criminal charges. That could push agencies and workers toward more secure systems. It could also give prosecutors a clearer way to punish leaks or careless handling of classified information on chat platforms. How broad the real effect becomes is still unclear, because the bill does not define which apps count and does not explain whether any approved secure tools are treated differently.
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Officially: HOUTHI PC SMALL GROUP Act of 2025
People could face federal charges for knowingly sending classified information through messaging apps on phones or computers. The maximum penalty is 10 years in prison, a fine, or both. The bill does not list exceptions and does not define which apps count.
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Sitting in House Committee
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Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (4/2/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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