Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This legislation requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a comprehensive plan within 120 days for the reorganization and realignment of the Department's Engagement, Liaison, and Outreach (ELO) Office. The plan must identify redundant or non-essential positions, programs, or functions within the ELO Office and detail how essential functions and personnel will be realigned within the Partner Engagement directorate of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A). The reorganization aims to significantly improve the management and coordination of strategic relationships with priority law enforcement agencies . This includes establishing clear communication protocols, centralizing points of contact, enhancing information-sharing mechanisms, reducing duplication of outreach across DHS components, and improving accountability and performance metrics for stakeholder engagement. The plan must also ensure the continuity of intelligence support and convenings for State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) entity partners. Key requirements for the plan include an organizational analysis with cost-benefit estimates, detailed staffing proposals, a transition timeline, and internal oversight mechanisms. Furthermore, until the Secretary submits the required plan and certifies its implementation, the ELO Office is prohibited from expanding its staffing, budget, or programmatic scope, or establishing new offices that duplicate its mission without specific congressional authorization.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 3.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 640.
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-736.
Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4398-4400)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7574.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4399)
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 H4399)
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.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 3.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 640.
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-736.
Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4398-4400)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7574.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4399)
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 H4399)
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.
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ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026
USA119th CongressHR-7574| House
| Updated: 7/14/2026
This legislation requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a comprehensive plan within 120 days for the reorganization and realignment of the Department's Engagement, Liaison, and Outreach (ELO) Office. The plan must identify redundant or non-essential positions, programs, or functions within the ELO Office and detail how essential functions and personnel will be realigned within the Partner Engagement directorate of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A). The reorganization aims to significantly improve the management and coordination of strategic relationships with priority law enforcement agencies . This includes establishing clear communication protocols, centralizing points of contact, enhancing information-sharing mechanisms, reducing duplication of outreach across DHS components, and improving accountability and performance metrics for stakeholder engagement. The plan must also ensure the continuity of intelligence support and convenings for State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) entity partners. Key requirements for the plan include an organizational analysis with cost-benefit estimates, detailed staffing proposals, a transition timeline, and internal oversight mechanisms. Furthermore, until the Secretary submits the required plan and certifies its implementation, the ELO Office is prohibited from expanding its staffing, budget, or programmatic scope, or establishing new offices that duplicate its mission without specific congressional authorization.