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DemocratBill · H.R. 2901· House(119-HR-2901)

Department of Homeland Security Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Act

Rep. Thompson
Age: 78 years
Mississippi
Introduced
4/10/2025
Last activity
4/10/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Sponsored by
Bennie Thompson
Cosponsors
Democrat - 11Republican - 0
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the ``Department of Homeland Security Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Act'', aims to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002. It focuses on making improvements regarding the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties within the Department of Homeland Security. The legislation specifies how the Officer is appointed. Additionally, it requires the Secretary to provide certain resources.

Yes· 3 of 13

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?+3

    Strengthening the civil rights office within DHS provides a critical layer of protection for immigrants.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3

    Providing more resources to the Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Officer increases departmental accountability.

  • Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+3

    Strengthening the civil rights oversight within DHS may help protect racial equity through more effective enforcement of rights.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.