The SHRED Act of 2025 imposes stricter penalties for officers and employees of the Department of Justice and intelligence agencies who conceal.
The Stopping High-level Record Elimination and Destruction Act of 2025, also known as the SHRED Act of 2025, amends title 18 of the United States Code to increase penalties for officers and employees of the Department of Justice and intelligence agencies who engage in the concealment, removal, or mutilation of government records. The act specifies that such offenses will result in imprisonment for a minimum of 20 years or for life, along with potential fines. This legislation aims to deter the destruction of critical government records and ensure accountability within these federal entities.
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