Defense Secure Mobile Phones Act of 2025
Defense Secure Mobile Phones Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Defense Secure Mobile Phones Act of 2025 (HR 6558) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would establish security requirements for mobile phones used by the U.S. Department of Defense and its personnel. While specific details aren't provided in the available information, bills with this title typically aim to ensure that phones used by military and defense officials meet certain cybersecurity standards to protect sensitive information and prevent unauthorized access or surveillance. **Who It Affects:** The primary impact would be on the Department of Defense, military personnel, and defense contractors who provide or use mobile phones in their work.
It may also affect technology companies that seek to supply phones to the military. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill is in committee (HR 6558, introduced in the 119th Congress), meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. To get more detailed information about specific provisions—such as which phones would be approved, technical standards required, or implementation timelines—you would need to review the full bill text, which would be available on Congress.gov.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.