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Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act

USA119th CongressHR-2261| House 
| Updated: 11/18/2025
Pablo Jose Hernández

Pablo Jose Hernández

Democratic Representative

Puerto Rico

Cosponsors (2)
Gabe Evans (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)

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.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7984
Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7915
Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act
Mar 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 21, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Mar 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Mar 25, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 25, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sep 3, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.
Sep 3, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 12, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 326.
Nov 12, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-375.
Nov 17, 2025
Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 17, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4690-4691)
Nov 17, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2261.
Nov 17, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4690)
Nov 17, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov 17, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4690)
Nov 17, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 18, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7984
    Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7915
    Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act


  • March 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 21, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.


  • March 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • March 25, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 25, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • September 3, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.


  • September 3, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 12, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 326.


  • November 12, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-375.


  • November 17, 2025
    Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • November 17, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4690-4691)


  • November 17, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2261.


  • November 17, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4690)


  • November 17, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • November 17, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4690)


  • November 17, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 18, 2025
    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

USA119th CongressHR-2261| House 
| 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.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7984
Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7915
Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act
Mar 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 21, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Mar 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Mar 25, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 25, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sep 3, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.
Sep 3, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 12, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 326.
Nov 12, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-375.
Nov 17, 2025
Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 17, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4690-4691)
Nov 17, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2261.
Nov 17, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4690)
Nov 17, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov 17, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4690)
Nov 17, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 18, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7984
    Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7915
    Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act


  • March 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 21, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.


  • March 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • March 25, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 25, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • September 3, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.


  • September 3, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 12, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 326.


  • November 12, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-375.


  • November 17, 2025
    Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • November 17, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4690-4691)


  • November 17, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2261.


  • November 17, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4690)


  • November 17, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • November 17, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4690)


  • November 17, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 18, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Pablo Jose Hernández

Pablo Jose Hernández

Democratic Representative

Puerto Rico

Cosponsors (2)
Gabe Evans (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)

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