Bill · H.R. 9206· House(119-HR-9206)
DHS CANDOR Act
- Introduced
- 6/8/2026
- Last activity
- 7/7/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
- Sponsored by
- Shri Thanedar
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The DHS CANDOR Act requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to create a department-wide policy for public communications. This policy aims to ensure that public-facing materials are accurate, objective, and reliable while avoiding partisan or misleading statements. It sets strict rules for the use of official and personal social media accounts by Department personnel. The bill also mandates annual training for employees and requires the Inspector General to conduct audits to ensure compliance.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7
The bill mandates a public list of official social media accounts and audits by the Inspector General to ensure objectivity.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Improved Information Quality: The bill requires public-facing materials to be accurate, objective, and reliable, and to avoid misleading or unsupported statements (Sec. 890E(a)).
- Rapid Corrections: The policy must support the quick correction or clarification of inaccurate or incomplete information disseminated by the Department (Sec. 890E(a)(3)).
- Increased Transparency: The Assistant Secretary for the Office of Public Affairs must maintain a public-facing website listing all current Department social media accounts (Sec. 890E(f)).
- Accountability and Oversight: The Inspector General is required to audit compliance and submit annual reports to Congress regarding misuse incidents and corrective actions (Sec. 890E(j)).
- Legal and Ethical Compliance: The policy ensures communications follow the Hatch Act, civil rights protections, and other federal data integrity requirements (Sec. 890E(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Disciplinary Action for Personnel: Department employees may face disciplinary action if they fail to comply with the new communication requirements (Sec. 890E(i)).
- Restrictions on Personal Social Media: Personnel are prohibited from referencing Department activities on personal accounts if they represent personal views as Department positions or disclose non-public information (Sec. 890E(d)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+7
- 7/7/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
- 6/8/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Bennie ThompsonDemocrat · Mississippi