Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has introduced the Operational Security Act of 2025, aiming to mandate security training for administration officials following a recent Signal messaging app controversy.
The bill proposes establishing a new office to train officials on security protocols and counterintelligence operations, alongside creating a congressionally appointed board to oversee best practices.
This legislative move comes after Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic and a veteran of the Israeli military, reportedly accessed a Signal messaging group created by National Security Adviser Mike Waltz. The incident has raised concerns about the handling of classified information within the administration.
Schumer emphasized the necessity of external expertise to ensure proper handling of sensitive information and to identify potential threats. He stated, “Expert help from the outside is necessary so that the administration learns the proper way to handle classified information and identify and mitigate threat.”
Co-sponsoring the bill are Senators Adam Schiff of California and Andy Kim of New Jersey. This initiative appears to be part of a broader effort by Democrats to address security concerns and reassert their position in national security discussions.
