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US HR2136SHRED Act of 2025 Stopping High-level Record Elimination and Destruction Act of 2025
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Introduced
03/14/2025
03/14/2025
In Committee
03/14/2025
03/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for enhanced penalties for officers and employees of the Department of Justice and the intelligence communities who conceal, remove, or mutilate Government records, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "SHRED Act of 2025", proposes to significantly increase criminal penalties for officers and employees of the Department of Justice and intelligence agencies who conceal, remove, or mutilate government records. Specifically, the bill amends Section 2071 of Title 18 of the United States Code to create a new subsection that mandates a minimum prison sentence of 20 years or life imprisonment, along with potential fines, for individuals in these specific government roles who are found guilty of tampering with government records. The intelligence community is defined according to the National Security Act of 1947, ensuring a precise scope for the enhanced penalties. By targeting officials from the Department of Justice and intelligence agencies, the bill aims to create a stronger deterrent against potential record destruction or manipulation by high-level government employees.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 03/14/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2136/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2136/BILLS-119hr2136ih.pdf |
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