The SHRED Act of 2025 increases criminal penalties for federal employees who conceal, remove, or destroy government records. Specifically, the bill targets officers and employees of the Department of Justice and intelligence agencies, imposing mandatory sentences of at least 20 years to life imprisonment (plus potential fines) for such violations, compared to existing penalties under current law. The legislation does not establish new offenses, but rather enhances punishments for current record-tampering crimes when committed by these specific federal employees. No new funding or implementation timelines are specified in the bill text. The bill was introduced in March 2025 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
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