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ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7574| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2026
Gabe Evans

Gabe Evans

Republican Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (2)
Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)

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
Feb 13, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Feb 14, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
May 14, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
May 14, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 24, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 24, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 3.
Jul 9, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 640.
Jul 9, 2026
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-736.
Jul 13, 2026
Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 13, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Jul 13, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4398-4400)
Jul 13, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7574.
Jul 13, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 13, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4399)
Jul 13, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 13, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4399)
Jul 13, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 14, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • February 13, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • February 14, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.


  • May 14, 2026
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • May 14, 2026
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 24, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 24, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 3.


  • July 9, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 640.


  • July 9, 2026
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-736.


  • July 13, 2026
    Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • July 13, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • July 13, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4398-4400)


  • July 13, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7574.


  • July 13, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • July 13, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4399)


  • July 13, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • July 13, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4399)


  • July 13, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 14, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Congressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityExecutive agency funding and structure

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.

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Timeline
Feb 13, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Feb 14, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
May 14, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
May 14, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 24, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 24, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 3.
Jul 9, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 640.
Jul 9, 2026
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-736.
Jul 13, 2026
Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 13, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Jul 13, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4398-4400)
Jul 13, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7574.
Jul 13, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 13, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4399)
Jul 13, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 13, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4399)
Jul 13, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 14, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • February 13, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • February 14, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.


  • May 14, 2026
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • May 14, 2026
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 24, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 24, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 3.


  • July 9, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 640.


  • July 9, 2026
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-736.


  • July 13, 2026
    Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • July 13, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • July 13, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4398-4400)


  • July 13, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7574.


  • July 13, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • July 13, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4399)


  • July 13, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • July 13, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4399)


  • July 13, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 14, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Gabe Evans

Gabe Evans

Republican Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (2)
Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Nellie Pou (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
Congressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityExecutive agency funding and structure