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Department of Homeland Security Data Framework Act of 2018

USA115th CongressS-2397| Senate 
| Updated: 11/26/2018
Margaret Wood Hassan

Margaret Wood Hassan

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Department of Homeland Security Data Framework Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to (1) develop a data framework to integrate existing DHS datasets and systems for access by authorized personnel in a manner consistent with relevant legal authorities and privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties policies and protections; (2) ensure that all information of a DHS office or component that falls within the scope of the information sharing environment, and any information or intelligence relevant to priority mission needs and capability requirements of the homeland security enterprise, is included; and (3) ensure that the framework is accessible to DHS employees who have an appropriate security clearance, who are assigned to perform a function that requires access, and who are trained in applicable standards for safeguarding and using such information. DHS shall (1) issue guidance for DHS employees authorized to access and contribute to the framework that enforces a duty to share between DHS offices and components for mission needs, and (2) promulgate data standards and instruct DHS components to make available information through the framework in a machine-readable format. DHS may exclude information that could jeopardize the protection of sources, methods, or activities or compromise a criminal or national security investigation. DHS shall incorporate into such framework systems capabilities for auditing and ensuring the security of information. Such capabilities shall include mechanisms for identifying insider threats and security risks and safeguards for privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties.

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Timeline
Feb 7, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Feb 7, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jun 13, 2018
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Nov 26, 2018
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-380.
Nov 26, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 665.
Dec 19, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2454
Signed by President.
  • February 7, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 7, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • June 13, 2018
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • November 26, 2018
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-380.


  • November 26, 2018
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 665.


  • December 19, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2454
    Signed by President.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2454: Department of Homeland Security Data Framework Act of 2018

Department of Homeland Security Data Framework Act of 2018

USA115th CongressS-2397| Senate 
| Updated: 11/26/2018
Department of Homeland Security Data Framework Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to (1) develop a data framework to integrate existing DHS datasets and systems for access by authorized personnel in a manner consistent with relevant legal authorities and privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties policies and protections; (2) ensure that all information of a DHS office or component that falls within the scope of the information sharing environment, and any information or intelligence relevant to priority mission needs and capability requirements of the homeland security enterprise, is included; and (3) ensure that the framework is accessible to DHS employees who have an appropriate security clearance, who are assigned to perform a function that requires access, and who are trained in applicable standards for safeguarding and using such information. DHS shall (1) issue guidance for DHS employees authorized to access and contribute to the framework that enforces a duty to share between DHS offices and components for mission needs, and (2) promulgate data standards and instruct DHS components to make available information through the framework in a machine-readable format. DHS may exclude information that could jeopardize the protection of sources, methods, or activities or compromise a criminal or national security investigation. DHS shall incorporate into such framework systems capabilities for auditing and ensuring the security of information. Such capabilities shall include mechanisms for identifying insider threats and security risks and safeguards for privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties.

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Timeline
Feb 7, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Feb 7, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jun 13, 2018
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Nov 26, 2018
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-380.
Nov 26, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 665.
Dec 19, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2454
Signed by President.
  • February 7, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 7, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • June 13, 2018
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • November 26, 2018
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-380.


  • November 26, 2018
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 665.


  • December 19, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2454
    Signed by President.
Margaret Wood Hassan

Margaret Wood Hassan

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2454: Department of Homeland Security Data Framework Act of 2018
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted