H.R. 6558: Defense Secure Mobile Phones Act of 2025

This bill, titled the Defense Secure Mobile Phones Act of 2025, aims to enhance the cybersecurity of mobile phones used by senior officials within the Department of Defense (DoD) and other employees engaged in sensitive national security functions. Below is an overview of the main provisions outlined in the bill:

Secure Mobile Phones Requirement

• Within 90 days of the bill becoming law, the Secretary of Defense is mandated to ensure that all wireless mobile phones provided to senior DoD officials and employees performing sensitive national security functions are acquired under contracts focusing on enhanced cybersecurity.

Enhanced Cybersecurity Protections

The requirements for enhanced cybersecurity protections for these mobile devices and services include:

• Data Encryption: All data on the mobile phones and all telecommunications to and from these devices must be securely encrypted.
• Privacy Protection: Measures must be taken to limit the ability to track the mobile devices. This includes regularly rotating device identifiers to mitigate the risk of unauthorized tracking.
• Continuous Monitoring: The capabilities to continuously monitor the mobile phones must be in place to ensure ongoing security.

Reporting Requirements

Additionally, the bill stipulates that:

• Within 180 days after enactment, the Secretary of Defense must submit a detailed report to congressional defense committees. This report will include:
• A list of all contracts or agreements established for the provision of the secure mobile phones and telecommunications services.
• The criteria that determined which employees are categorized as performing sensitive national security functions, along with the total number of such employees.
• The total costs associated with procuring the mobile phones and related services as required by the bill.

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