Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain documents relating to the use of insecure electronic communication platforms, including Signal, for official communications and to the compliance of the Administration with all Federal records laws.
This resolution requests the President to provide unredacted documents within 14 days about government use of electronic communication platforms like Signal, WhatsApp, and Slack for official communications. It specifically seeks information on how the administration preserves national security communications sent via these platforms and ensures compliance with federal recordkeeping laws. The resolution targets communications containing highly sensitive national security information, whether sent on government or personal devices. It does not change policy but seeks transparency regarding current practices.
Bill status
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Introduction
Apr 2025
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Introduced Apr 9, 2025
Last action Apr 30, 2025
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Apr 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
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lower
Apr 9, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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1 primary · 20 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Stephen F. Lynch
DDemocratic
Co
Ayanna Pressley
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Min
DDemocratic
Co
Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
Co
Emily Randall
DDemocratic
Co
Gerald E. Connolly
DDemocratic
Co
Greg Casar
DDemocratic
Co
Jasmine Crockett
DDemocratic
Co
Kweisi Mfume
DDemocratic
Co
Lateefah Simon
DDemocratic
Co
Maxwell Frost
DDemocratic
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