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 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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Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.
Computers and information technologyCongressional-executive branch relationsCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesHouse of RepresentativesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternet, web applications, social media