Bill · H.Res. 113· House(119-HRES-113)
Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relating to Department of Homeland Security policies and activities related to the security of Department information and data and the recruitment and retention of its workforce.
- Introduced
- 2/5/2025
- Last activity
- 3/5/2025 — Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 7.
- Sponsored by
- Bennie Thompson
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- On Calendar
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to hand over specific documents to the House of Representatives within 14 days of its adoption. The requested paperwork involves Department of Homeland Security policies and activities tied to the security of its information and data. It also covers documents related to the recruitment and retention of the department's workforce. Specifically, the resolution asks for records regarding requests for system access or data supplied to the Department of Government Efficiency. Additionally, it targets records about employee data accessed by the Office of Personnel Management, hiring freezes, pending job offers, and deferred resignation offers.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The resolution directs the Secretary to transmit specific records to Congress to increase oversight of Department policies and workforce actions.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+3
The request includes documentation on the security of employee data and access to information systems.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+3
The resolution seeks documentation regarding the security of Department information systems and data access.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Accountability for data access: The bill requests documents regarding requests for and grants of Department of Homeland Security information system access to the Department of Government Efficiency, which helps keep our elected officials and government operations transparent to the people. This is found in paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4).
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Oversight of workforce hiring and security: The bill requires the gathering of records regarding federal hiring freezes, pending job offers, and employees who accepted deferred resignations, giving citizens a clear look at how our workforce is managed. This is found in paragraphs (8), (9), (10), (11), and (12).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline direct negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Union Workers+2
- 3/5/2025
- Reported adversely by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-11.
- Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 7.
- 2/5/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- Introduced in House