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HOUTHI PC SMALL GROUP Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2611| House 
| Updated: 4/2/2025
Ritchie Torres

Ritchie Torres

Democratic Representative

New York

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the "HOUTHI PC SMALL GROUP Act of 2025," seeks to enhance national security by preventing the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data. It achieves this by amending chapter 37 of title 18, United States Code , to specifically address the use of modern communication platforms. A new section, 798B , is introduced, making it a federal crime for anyone to knowingly communicate, furnish, transmit, or otherwise make available classified information on any mobile or desktop messaging application. Individuals found guilty of this offense face significant penalties, including fines, imprisonment for up to 10 years , or both.
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Timeline
Apr 2, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 2, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • April 2, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 2, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HOUTHI PC SMALL GROUP Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2611| House 
| Updated: 4/2/2025
This legislation, titled the "HOUTHI PC SMALL GROUP Act of 2025," seeks to enhance national security by preventing the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data. It achieves this by amending chapter 37 of title 18, United States Code , to specifically address the use of modern communication platforms. A new section, 798B , is introduced, making it a federal crime for anyone to knowingly communicate, furnish, transmit, or otherwise make available classified information on any mobile or desktop messaging application. Individuals found guilty of this offense face significant penalties, including fines, imprisonment for up to 10 years , or both.
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Timeline
Apr 2, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 2, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • April 2, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 2, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Ritchie Torres

Ritchie Torres

Democratic Representative

New York

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted