Bill · H.R. 2261· House(119-HR-2261)
Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act
- Introduced
- 3/21/2025
- Last activity
- 11/18/2025 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Pablo Hernández
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act," aims to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002. It focuses on enhancing the Department of Homeland Security's oversight regarding intelligence matters. The legislation requires intelligence information to be shared, retained, and disseminated in ways that protect privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties. It also mandates coordination with the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis to achieve these protections. Finally, it calls for specific training for intelligence personnel regarding privacy laws and civil rights.
Yes
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+6
The bill explicitly mandates that intelligence information dissemination must protect privacy rights.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill increases transparency by mandating oversight of how intelligence information is shared and retained.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+5
The bill enhances privacy protections by requiring DHS intelligence sharing to be consistent with privacy rights.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Privacy Rights: The bill adds a requirement that intelligence information is shared, retained, and disseminated consistent with the protection of privacy rights, as determined by the Chief Privacy Officer (Section 2, amending section 201(d)).
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Protection of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties: The bill adds a requirement that intelligence information is shared, retained, and disseminated consistent with the protection of civil rights and civil liberties, as determined by the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (Section 2, amending section 201(d)).
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Mandatory Privacy Training: The bill requires the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis to provide training to intelligence personnel on privacy rights, regulations, and information practices under the Privacy Act of 1974 and other relevant laws (Section 2, amending section 222).
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Mandatory Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Training: The bill requires the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis to provide training to intelligence personnel specifically regarding civil rights and civil liberties (Section 2, amending section 705).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in 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 Privacy Rights+6Improves Government Transparency+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+5
- 11/18/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 11/17/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4690)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4690)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2261.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4690-4691)
- Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 11/12/2025
- Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-375.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 326.
- 9/3/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.
- 9/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/25/2025
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 3/21/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- Introduced in House
Gabe EvansRepublican · Colorado
Bennie ThompsonDemocrat · Mississippi