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Department of Homeland Security Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Act

USA119th CongressHR-2901| House 
| Updated: 4/10/2025
Bennie G. Thompson

Bennie G. Thompson

Democratic Representative

Mississippi

Cosponsors (10)
Robert Garcia (Democratic)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)

Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee, Homeland Security Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the Department of Homeland Security Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Act , seeks to strengthen the role and capacity of the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties within the Department of Homeland Security. It amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 by clarifying the appointment process for this Officer. A significant provision mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security must assign permanent staff and resources to assist the Officer in fulfilling their duties. This ensures the Officer has the necessary support and dedicated personnel to effectively carry out their critical responsibilities in safeguarding civil rights and civil liberties across the Department's operations.
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Timeline
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Apr 10, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
  • April 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • April 10, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Department of Homeland Security Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Act

USA119th CongressHR-2901| House 
| Updated: 4/10/2025
This legislation, titled the Department of Homeland Security Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Act , seeks to strengthen the role and capacity of the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties within the Department of Homeland Security. It amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 by clarifying the appointment process for this Officer. A significant provision mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security must assign permanent staff and resources to assist the Officer in fulfilling their duties. This ensures the Officer has the necessary support and dedicated personnel to effectively carry out their critical responsibilities in safeguarding civil rights and civil liberties across the Department's operations.
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Timeline
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Apr 10, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
  • April 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • April 10, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Bennie G. Thompson

Bennie G. Thompson

Democratic Representative

Mississippi

Cosponsors (10)
Robert Garcia (Democratic)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)

Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee, Homeland Security Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted