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Harsher Penalties for Government Record Destruction by Officials

This new law introduces significantly stricter penalties for Department of Justice and intelligence agency employees who conceal, remove, or mutilate government records. The aim is to increase accountability among officials and protect the integrity of official data, indirectly impacting citizens' trust in state institutions.
Key points
The act increases the minimum prison sentence to 20 years or life imprisonment for officials who conceal, remove, or mutilate government records.
These changes specifically target employees of the Department of Justice and intelligence agencies, emphasizing their particular responsibility for sensitive information.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2136
Sponsor: Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]
Process start date: 2025-03-14