Bill · H.R. 8142· House(119-HR-8142)
Special Events Program Alignment Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 3/27/2026
- Last activity
- 5/14/2026 — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- Sponsored by
- Ryan Mackenzie
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the Special Events Program Alignment Act of 2026'', focuses on a specific organizational change within the Department of Homeland Security. It directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to move the Special Events Program'' to the Office of Situational Awareness. This transfer must occur within 180 days of the Act being enacted. The movement includes all functions, personnel, assets, and records associated with the program. Additionally, all unexpended balances of funds or authorizations must accompany the transfer.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
Moving the Special Events Program to the Office of Situational Awareness may streamline departmental organizational structures.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+1
The transfer of the Special Events Program to the Office of Situational Awareness may align security functions for better internal coordination.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
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Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+1
- 5/14/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 3/30/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
- 3/27/2026
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia