Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act

Sponsored byRescom. Hernández, Pablo [D-PR-At Large]PR· Introduced 21 March 2025

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

18 November 2025·8 months ago

Summary

Reported to House · Updated 17 November 2025

Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act

This bill increases privacy protections associated with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) intelligence information.

Specifically, the bill requires designated DHS officials to ensure that certain intelligence information is shared, stored, and disseminated in a manner consistent with the protection of civil rights, civil liberties, and privacy rights.

The bill also provides statutory authority for requirements for DHS to train intelligence personnel on civil rights, civil liberties, privacy rights, and privacy-related regulations and information practices. Such training must focus on those who disseminate information analyzed by DHS or who review such information for dissemination.

Timeline

18 actions

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
18 November 2025 · IntroReferral
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4690-4691)
17 November 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2261.
17 November 2025 · Floor
Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
17 November 2025 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4690)
17 November 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4690)
17 November 2025 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
17 November 2025 · Floor
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-375.
12 November 2025 · Committee
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 326.
12 November 2025 · Calendars
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-375.
12 November 2025 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.
3 September 2025 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
3 September 2025 · Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
25 March 2025 · Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
25 March 2025 · Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
21 March 2025 · Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
21 March 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
21 March 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
21 March 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

2 cosponsors

Sponsor

Rescom. Hernández, Pablo [D-PR-At Large]PR

Cosponsors

Democrat150%
Republican150%

Republican:Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8]CO
Democrat:Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]MS

Classification

Policy area

Armed Forces and National Security

Legislative subjects

Employment and training programsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationRight of privacy

Committees

Homeland Security Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To21 Mar 2025
- Markup By3 Sept 2025
- Reported By12 Nov 2025
- Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee
  - Referred to21 Mar 2025
  - Markup by25 Mar 2025
  - Reported by25 Mar 2025
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To18 Nov 2025

Reports

H. Rept. 119-375

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