HRES 268 United States House · 119th Congress

Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Defense to transmit information to the House of Representatives relating to certain military activities against the Houthis and information referring or relating to certain laws and certain policies, guidance, instructions, standards, practices, and procedures of the Department of Defense applicable to the control, communication, transmission, or delivery of classified or sensitive information.

This resolution requests the President and directs the Secretary of Defense to provide the House with specific information within 14 days. It seeks details about military activities against the Houthis around March 15, 2025, and all Department of Defense policies, procedures, or guidance related to handling classified or sensitive information since January 20, 2025. The request covers documents like emails, memos, records, and communications in the possession of the White House or Pentagon. It does not change laws or policies but requires the executive branch to share existing information for congressional review.
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