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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.

USA119th CongressHRES-316| House 
| Updated: 4/30/2025
Stephen F. Lynch

Stephen F. Lynch

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (20)
Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution of inquiry requests the President to transmit a complete and unredacted copy of specific documents to the House of Representatives within 14 days of its adoption. These documents must relate to the Administration's use of various electronic communication platforms for official business and its compliance with Federal records laws. The requested information includes the Administration's plan to preserve all official communications, especially those containing highly sensitive national security information , when sent via platforms like Signal, SMS, iMessage, WhatsApp, Teams, MatterMost, Slack, and Gmail. It also seeks details on the conduct of official business using these platforms on both Federal Government devices and personal devices , particularly when such use might violate Federal law. Furthermore, the resolution asks for documents outlining plans, procedures, or guidance to ensure that official communications, including those with sensitive national security information, are not automatically deleted in violation of Federal recordkeeping requirements when transmitted through these electronic platforms.
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Timeline
Apr 9, 2025
Submitted in House
Apr 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Apr 30, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • April 9, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • April 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • April 30, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Government Operations and Politics

Computers and information technologyCongressional-executive branch relationsCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesHouse of RepresentativesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternet, web applications, social media

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.

USA119th CongressHRES-316| House 
| Updated: 4/30/2025
This resolution of inquiry requests the President to transmit a complete and unredacted copy of specific documents to the House of Representatives within 14 days of its adoption. These documents must relate to the Administration's use of various electronic communication platforms for official business and its compliance with Federal records laws. The requested information includes the Administration's plan to preserve all official communications, especially those containing highly sensitive national security information , when sent via platforms like Signal, SMS, iMessage, WhatsApp, Teams, MatterMost, Slack, and Gmail. It also seeks details on the conduct of official business using these platforms on both Federal Government devices and personal devices , particularly when such use might violate Federal law. Furthermore, the resolution asks for documents outlining plans, procedures, or guidance to ensure that official communications, including those with sensitive national security information, are not automatically deleted in violation of Federal recordkeeping requirements when transmitted through these electronic platforms.
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Timeline
Apr 9, 2025
Submitted in House
Apr 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Apr 30, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • April 9, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • April 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • April 30, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Stephen F. Lynch

Stephen F. Lynch

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (20)
Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computers and information technologyCongressional-executive branch relationsCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesHouse of RepresentativesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternet, web applications, social media