This legislation, titled the "Special Events Program Alignment Act of 2026" , directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to reorganize its internal structure. Its primary purpose is to transfer the existing Special Events Program within DHS to the Department's Office of Situational Awareness. The bill stipulates that this transfer must be completed by the Secretary of Homeland Security no later than 180 days after the Act's enactment. This comprehensive transfer includes all functions, personnel, assets, records, and any unexpended balances of appropriations or funds currently associated with the Special Events Program.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Special Events Program Alignment Act of 2026
USA119th CongressHR-8142| House
| Updated: 3/27/2026
This legislation, titled the "Special Events Program Alignment Act of 2026" , directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to reorganize its internal structure. Its primary purpose is to transfer the existing Special Events Program within DHS to the Department's Office of Situational Awareness. The bill stipulates that this transfer must be completed by the Secretary of Homeland Security no later than 180 days after the Act's enactment. This comprehensive transfer includes all functions, personnel, assets, records, and any unexpended balances of appropriations or funds currently associated with the Special Events Program.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.