We have received text from H.R. 5215: The Strategic Homeland Information Education and Learning Defense Act of 2025. This bill was received on 2025-09-08, and currently has no cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
The Strategic Homeland Information Education and Learning Defense Act of 2025, or SHIELD Act of 2025, aims to establish a pilot program for the training of Armed Forces members on how to safely and responsibly handle digital information. Key components of the bill include:
Pilot Program Establishment
The bill mandates the Secretary of Defense to launch a pilot program within 120 days from its enactment. This program will focus on educating military personnel about digital information management.
Training Curriculum
The curriculum developed under the pilot program will include the following topics:
- Identifying Types of Journalism: Instruction on distinguishing between fact-based journalism, opinion-based journalism, disinformation, conspiracy theories, and hate-based ideologies.
- Assessing Credibility: Training on how to evaluate the reliability of digital news and other information sources.
- Online Actions and Consequences: Understanding the impact of sharing personal or incorrect information online.
- Personal Information Protection: Guidance on safeguarding personal information in digital activities.
- Recognizing Information Threats: Learning to identify and avoid common threats that could harm individuals or DOD operations.
- Methodologies for Information Evaluation: Techniques for locating, assessing, and utilizing digital information while reducing risks of insider threats related to harmful ideologies.
Participant Selection
The Secretary will select a diverse group of Armed Forces members to participate, ensuring meaningful feedback can be collected regarding the training program.
Training Methods
The program will employ a mix of in-person, virtual, and hybrid training delivery formats to facilitate the learning process.
Program Duration and Evaluation
The pilot program will run for one year, after which the Secretary will conduct surveys with participants and instructors. This feedback will focus on:
- Improvements to the training program and curriculum.
- Enhancing participant engagement.
- The long-term retention of the information taught.
Reporting Requirements
After the pilot program concludes, a report summarizing the results must be submitted to the Armed Services Committees of both the Senate and the House. This report will include:
- A comparison of the effectiveness of different training methods.
- Recommendations on the necessity and frequency of ongoing training in digital information interaction.
- Suggestions for keeping the curriculum updated.
Consultation
During the implementation of the pilot program, the Secretary may consult with organizations experienced in teaching safe digital information practices.
Termination of Authority
The Secretary's authority to conduct the pilot program will end one year after its initiation.
Relevant Companies
None found
Representative Haley M. Stevens Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Haley M. Stevens:
- H.R.5338: To require information about the motor vehicle plant in which vehicles are assembled for Federal procurement, and for other purposes.
- H.R.5285: To amend the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 to expand the goals of the tornado warning improvement and extension program, and for other purposes.
- H.R.5215: SHIELD Act of 2025
- H.R.5162: Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act
- H.R.4903: Plastic Health Research Act
- H.R.4736: No Chinese Cars Act
You can track bills proposed by Representative Haley M. Stevens on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Stevens.
Representative Haley M. Stevens Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Haley M. Stevens is worth $235.9K, as of September 12th, 2025. This is the 437th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Stevens has approximately $52.9K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Representative Haley M. Stevens's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Stevens.
This article is not financial advice. See Quiver Quantitative's disclaimers for more information.
