Signal and Classified Communications

Q: What does Bill HRES-265 do?

A House resolution condemns reported Signal use for sensitive military discussions and calls for reviews and investigations.

Q: What stage is Bill HRES-265 at?

Bill HRES-265 is at Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 27, 2025.

Summary#

This House resolution condemns the Trump administration over claims that officials used Signal to discuss highly sensitive or potentially classified information about a U.S. military operation. It calls for reviews and investigations into how officials communicate and document such information, and for accountability if federal laws were violated. The resolution has been referred to several House committees.

What it means for you#

The text does not describe changes to the public’s services or duties. It asks the administration to review communication procedures and investigate possible improper handling of classified information.

Expenses#

No publicly available information.

Proponents' View#

The resolution says that using an unauthorized communication method could risk national security and servicemembers’ lives. It calls for secure handling of sensitive information and investigations into possible violations.

Opponents' View#

No publicly available information.

Bill HRES-265, Signal and Classified Communications, a House resolution condemns reported Signal use for sensitive military discussions and calls for reviews and investigations. It is at Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 27, 2025. Sponsored by Julie Johnson (D), Jill Tokuda, Eleanor Norton, Scott Peters, Henry Johnson, Ted Lieu, Joseph Morelle, Shri Thanedar, Brad Sherman, Johnny Olszewski, J. Correa, Shontel Brown, Nikema Williams, and James McGovern.

H.Res.265

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119th Congress of United States

Topics

National Security

Timeline

Mar 27, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.