H.R. 2261 Passed the House Armed Forces and National Security

Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Department of Homeland Securitys oversight of certain intelligence matters, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rescom. Hernández, Pablo [D-PR-At Large] Introduced March 21, 2025 Cosponsors 2 (1 D, 1 R) Latest action November 18, 2025

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Nov 18, 2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  2. Nov 17, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Nov 17, 2025 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4690)
  4. Nov 17, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2261.
  5. Nov 17, 2025 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4690-4691)
  6. Nov 17, 2025 Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  7. Nov 12, 2025 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 326.
  8. Nov 12, 2025 Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-375.
  9. Sep 3, 2025 Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.
  10. Sep 3, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  11. Mar 25, 2025 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
  12. Mar 25, 2025 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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