Bill · H.R. 1711· House(119-HR-1711)
DHS Intelligence and Analysis Oversight and Transparency Act
- Introduced
- 2/27/2025
- Last activity
- 2/27/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
- Sponsored by
- Laurel Lee
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``DHS Intelligence and Analysis Oversight and Transparency Act'', aims to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002. It directs the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security to perform an annual audit of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis's information systems and bulk data. The Under Secretary must also notify specific congressional committees about new bulk data sets and any changes to their terms and conditions. Additionally, the findings of these annual audits must be submitted to the appropriate congressional committees. Finally, the Comptroller General is tasked with reviewing the implementation of these audit requirements.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill requires regular reporting of audit findings and notifications to congressional committees regarding new data sets.
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+3
The bill creates transparency and audit requirements for the collection of large quantities of bulk data.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+3
The bill mandates annual audits of information systems and bulk data to ensure better oversight of how data is managed and used.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Oversight of Data: The Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis must conduct an annual audit of information systems and bulk data (Section 2, subsection b). This provides a mechanism to monitor how large quantities of data are being handled.
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Congressional Transparency: The Under Secretary is required to notify appropriate congressional committees of new bulk data sets and changes to their terms and conditions (Section 2, subsection c). This ensures that elected officials are informed about the acquisition and use of data.
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Reporting of Audit Findings: The results and findings of the annual audits must be submitted to the appropriate congressional committees (Section 2, subsection d, paragraph 1). This allows for legislative review of the audit results.
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Implementation Review: The Comptroller General is required to provide a review of the audit requirement's implementation, including challenges and recommendations for improvement (Section 2, subsection d, paragraph 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Improves Privacy Rights+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+1
- 2/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Gabe EvansRepublican · Colorado
August PflugerRepublican · Texas