H.R. 2611, introduced in April 2025, amends federal law to make it a crime to share classified information through mobile or desktop messaging applications like text messages, WhatsApp, Signal, or similar platforms. Anyone convicted of knowingly transmitting classified information via these channels faces up to 10 years in prison and potential fines. The bill targets government employees, contractors, and others with access to classified material who might use consumer messaging apps instead of secure government communication systems. There is no specific funding allocation mentioned in the legislation, as it primarily creates a new criminal offense. The bill was referred to the House Judiciary Committee for consideration.
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