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Department of Homeland Security Accountability Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9113| House 
| Updated: 7/7/2026
James R. Walkinshaw

James R. Walkinshaw

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (15)
Julie Johnson (Democratic)Analilia Mejia (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation establishes new requirements for the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding incidents involving individuals in DHS custody. It mandates that the Secretary submit a notification to appropriate congressional committees and Members of Congress within 72 hours of any serious bodily injury or death occurring while an individual is in DHS custody, or as a result of actions by a Department employee, contractor, or agent. These notifications must include comprehensive details such as the date, time, location, circumstances, nationality of the individual, Department components involved, whether medical assistance was sought and provided, and descriptions of any use of force or firearms. Furthermore, the bill requires the Secretary to investigate all such serious bodily injuries and deaths. These investigations must be conducted by DHS employees outside the chain of command of those being investigated, and they must preserve video recordings for at least five years. Key provisions include placing employees who inflicted serious injury or lethal force on administrative leave, obtaining autopsies, and conducting mortality reviews to assess medical assistance and compliance with Department standards, with a report submitted to Congress within seven days of completion.
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Timeline
Jun 2, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 2, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jun 2, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Jul 7, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
  • June 2, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 2, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • June 2, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.


  • July 7, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

Government Operations and Politics

Department of Homeland Security Accountability Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9113| House 
| Updated: 7/7/2026
This legislation establishes new requirements for the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding incidents involving individuals in DHS custody. It mandates that the Secretary submit a notification to appropriate congressional committees and Members of Congress within 72 hours of any serious bodily injury or death occurring while an individual is in DHS custody, or as a result of actions by a Department employee, contractor, or agent. These notifications must include comprehensive details such as the date, time, location, circumstances, nationality of the individual, Department components involved, whether medical assistance was sought and provided, and descriptions of any use of force or firearms. Furthermore, the bill requires the Secretary to investigate all such serious bodily injuries and deaths. These investigations must be conducted by DHS employees outside the chain of command of those being investigated, and they must preserve video recordings for at least five years. Key provisions include placing employees who inflicted serious injury or lethal force on administrative leave, obtaining autopsies, and conducting mortality reviews to assess medical assistance and compliance with Department standards, with a report submitted to Congress within seven days of completion.
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Timeline
Jun 2, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 2, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jun 2, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Jul 7, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
  • June 2, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 2, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • June 2, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.


  • July 7, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
James R. Walkinshaw

James R. Walkinshaw

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (15)
Julie Johnson (Democratic)Analilia Mejia (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Government Operations and Politics

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