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HRES 268

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.

119th Congress Introduced by Adam Smith

Resolution seeks details on U.S. military actions against Houthis in Yemen and Pentagon's information control policies related to these operations.

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Bill Summary · HRES 268

Summary of HRES 268: Resolution Requesting Information on Military Activities Against Houthis

Purpose and Intent

This House resolution seeks to obtain information from the President and Secretary of Defense regarding certain military activities against the Houthi rebel group in Yemen. The resolution also requests information related to relevant laws, policies, and procedures within the Department of Defense (DoD) governing the control, communication, and transmission of classified or sensitive information.

Key Provisions

The main provisions of HRES 268 are:

  1. Requesting that the President transmit to the House of Representatives information on:

    • All military operations, activities, or actions by the U.S. against the Houthis in Yemen since January 1, 2015.
    • Any legal authorities, policies, guidance, or procedures used to conduct such operations.
    • Any civilian casualties or damage to civilian infrastructure resulting from these activities.

  2. Directing the Secretary of Defense to provide the House with information on:

    • Laws, policies, guidance, instructions, standards, practices, and procedures within the DoD regarding the control, communication, transmission, or delivery of classified or sensitive information.
    • How these information-handling processes have been applied to operations against the Houthis.

Affected Parties and Timeline

If passed, HRES 268 would compel the executive branch to provide detailed information to the House of Representatives about U.S. military involvement against the Houthi rebel group in Yemen, as well as the Department of Defense's policies and procedures for handling classified and sensitive information related to these activities.

The resolution sets a 14-day deadline for the President and Secretary of Defense to transmit the requested information to the House after the resolution's adoption.

Conclusion

In summary, HRES 268 is a House resolution intended to increase congressional oversight of U.S. military operations against the Houthis in Yemen and to examine the DoD's information control and communication practices as they pertain to these activities. The resolution seeks to obtain sensitive information from the executive branch within a relatively short timeframe.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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