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
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
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.