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DHS Reform Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8791| House 
| Updated: 11/20/2020
Bennie G. Thompson

Bennie G. Thompson

Democratic Representative

Mississippi

Cosponsors (19)
Val Butler Demings (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)
Committees (6)
• Homeland Security Committee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Department of Homeland Security Reform Act of 2020 or the DHS Reform Act of 2020 This bill makes extensive changes to the structure of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and to the responsbilities of DHS components. Specifically, the bill, among other things creates a new Associate Secretary responsible for overseeing DHS's law enforcement functions; modifies the responsibilities of the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, including to engage with individuals and communities whose civil rights and liberties may be affected by DHS programs and activities; directs DHS to establish an employee engagement steering committee to identify factors that have a negative impact on employee engagement, morale, and communications within DHS; establishes within DHS a school security coordinating council; requires that DHS's use-of-force policy be updated to emphasize de-escalation; requires DHS to carry out an intelligence and cybersecurity diversity fellowship program; grants rights to Transportation Security Administration officers under the federal personnel system; and requires DHS to issue a DHS-wide strategy to enhance partnerships with historically black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutes that includes yearly goals.
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Timeline
Nov 19, 2020
Introduced in House
Nov 19, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, the Judiciary, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Nov 20, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Nov 20, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
  • November 19, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • November 19, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, the Judiciary, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.


  • November 20, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • November 20, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4753: Drone Origin Security Enhancement Act
  • S 116-1055: HOPR Act
  • HR 116-2609: DHS Acquisition Review Board Act of 2019
  • HR 116-5824: Federal Law Enforcement Training Research and Reporting Act of 2020
  • HR 116-7906: Prevent Federal Law Enforcement Abuse in the Protection of Federal Property Act
  • HR 116-2066: DHS Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1494: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Homeland Security Partnerships Act
  • S 116-3433: Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Authorization Act
  • HR 116-1433: DHS MORALE Act
  • HR 116-1892: Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Technical Corrections Act of 2019
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAviation and airportsBuy American requirementsCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthChild safety and welfareCoast guardComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightContracts and agencyCrime preventionCrimes against propertyCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of Homeland SecurityDisaster relief and insuranceDue process and equal protectionEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee hiringEmployee leaveEmployee performanceEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Federal-Indian relationsFederal officialsFirearms and explosivesForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth promotion and preventive careHigher educationHomeland securityInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIntergovernmental relationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLabor-management relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMental healthMilitary personnel and dependentsMinority and disadvantaged businessesMinority educationMinority employmentNatural disastersPerformance measurementPreschool educationPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRight of privacySchool administrationSmall businessState and local government operationsStudent aid and college costsTelephone and wireless communicationTerrorismTransportation employeesTransportation safety and securityVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationWomen in businessWorker safety and health

DHS Reform Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8791| House 
| Updated: 11/20/2020
Department of Homeland Security Reform Act of 2020 or the DHS Reform Act of 2020 This bill makes extensive changes to the structure of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and to the responsbilities of DHS components. Specifically, the bill, among other things creates a new Associate Secretary responsible for overseeing DHS's law enforcement functions; modifies the responsibilities of the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, including to engage with individuals and communities whose civil rights and liberties may be affected by DHS programs and activities; directs DHS to establish an employee engagement steering committee to identify factors that have a negative impact on employee engagement, morale, and communications within DHS; establishes within DHS a school security coordinating council; requires that DHS's use-of-force policy be updated to emphasize de-escalation; requires DHS to carry out an intelligence and cybersecurity diversity fellowship program; grants rights to Transportation Security Administration officers under the federal personnel system; and requires DHS to issue a DHS-wide strategy to enhance partnerships with historically black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutes that includes yearly goals.
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Timeline
Nov 19, 2020
Introduced in House
Nov 19, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, the Judiciary, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Nov 20, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Nov 20, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
  • November 19, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • November 19, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, the Judiciary, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.


  • November 20, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • November 20, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Bennie G. Thompson

Bennie G. Thompson

Democratic Representative

Mississippi

Cosponsors (19)
Val Butler Demings (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)
Committees (6)
• Homeland Security Committee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4753: Drone Origin Security Enhancement Act
  • S 116-1055: HOPR Act
  • HR 116-2609: DHS Acquisition Review Board Act of 2019
  • HR 116-5824: Federal Law Enforcement Training Research and Reporting Act of 2020
  • HR 116-7906: Prevent Federal Law Enforcement Abuse in the Protection of Federal Property Act
  • HR 116-2066: DHS Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1494: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Homeland Security Partnerships Act
  • S 116-3433: Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Authorization Act
  • HR 116-1433: DHS MORALE Act
  • HR 116-1892: Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Technical Corrections Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAviation and airportsBuy American requirementsCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthChild safety and welfareCoast guardComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightContracts and agencyCrime preventionCrimes against propertyCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of Homeland SecurityDisaster relief and insuranceDue process and equal protectionEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee hiringEmployee leaveEmployee performanceEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Federal-Indian relationsFederal officialsFirearms and explosivesForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth promotion and preventive careHigher educationHomeland securityInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIntergovernmental relationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLabor-management relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMental healthMilitary personnel and dependentsMinority and disadvantaged businessesMinority educationMinority employmentNatural disastersPerformance measurementPreschool educationPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRight of privacySchool administrationSmall businessState and local government operationsStudent aid and college costsTelephone and wireless communicationTerrorismTransportation employeesTransportation safety and securityVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationWomen in businessWorker safety and health