Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This legislation amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to significantly enhance the Department of Homeland Security's oversight of intelligence matters. It introduces a new requirement that all intelligence information under the Act must be shared, retained, and disseminated in a manner consistent with the protection of privacy rights , civil rights , and civil liberties , with determinations made by the Chief Privacy Officer and the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, respectively. The bill expands the responsibilities of both the Chief Privacy Officer and the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. They are now tasked with coordinating directly with the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis to ensure compliance with these protections and to provide mandatory training to intelligence personnel. This training will focus on privacy rights, regulations like the Privacy Act of 1974, and civil rights and civil liberties, particularly for those involved in disseminating or reviewing intelligence information.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 326.
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-375.
Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4690-4691)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2261.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4690)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4690)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Armed Forces and National Security
Employment and training programsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationRight of privacy
Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act
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| Updated: 11/18/2025
This legislation amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to significantly enhance the Department of Homeland Security's oversight of intelligence matters. It introduces a new requirement that all intelligence information under the Act must be shared, retained, and disseminated in a manner consistent with the protection of privacy rights , civil rights , and civil liberties , with determinations made by the Chief Privacy Officer and the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, respectively. The bill expands the responsibilities of both the Chief Privacy Officer and the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. They are now tasked with coordinating directly with the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis to ensure compliance with these protections and to provide mandatory training to intelligence personnel. This training will focus on privacy rights, regulations like the Privacy Act of 1974, and civil rights and civil liberties, particularly for those involved in disseminating or reviewing intelligence information.
Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee
Armed Forces and National Security
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Employment and training programsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationRight of privacy