H.R. 2611: Homeland Operations and Unilateral Tactics Halting Incursions: Preventing Coordinated Subversion, Military Aggression and Lawless Levies Granting Rogue Operatives Unchecked Power Act of 2025

This bill, titled the "Homeland Operations and Unilateral Tactics Halting Incursions: Preventing Coordinated Subversion, Military Aggression and Lawless Levies Granting Rogue Operatives Unchecked Power Act of 2025" (or "HOUTHI PC SMALL GROUP Act of 2025"), aims to amend existing U.S. law regarding the communication of classified information. Specifically, it introduces new provisions to Title 18 of the United States Code aimed at prohibiting the sharing of classified information through mobile or desktop messaging applications.

Key Provisions of the Bill

• New Penalty for Communication of Classified Information: The bill creates a new legal section, 798B, which states that any person who knowingly communicates, transmits, or makes classified information available through mobile or desktop messaging applications may face legal consequences. These consequences include a fine, a prison sentence of up to 10 years, or both.
• Expansion of Existing Laws: This legislation adds to the existing framework regarding the unauthorized communication of classified information, particularly focusing on digital platforms that have become increasingly common in communication.
• Clerical Amendment: The bill also includes a clerical amendment to update the section table of Chapter 37 of Title 18 to reflect the addition of this new provision.

The overarching goal of this legislation is to enhance the security of classified information and to mitigate risks associated with modern communication methods that may undermine national security.

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