H.R. 7574 Passed the House Armed Forces and National Security

ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026

To provide for the reorganization and realignment of the Engagement, Liaison, and Outreach Office of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8] Introduced February 13, 2026 Cosponsors 2 (2 D) Latest action July 14, 2026

Summary

ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop a comprehensive plan to reorganize its Engagement, Liaison, and Outreach (ELO) Office and submit such plan to Congress. The bill also limits certain DHS actions until DHS submits the plan to Congress and certifies that it is being implemented.
ELO is part of DHS's Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A). ELO manages strategic relationships with I&A’s international stakeholders and federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and private sector partners, including by facilitating intelligence and information sharing.
Under the bill, the plan must
- identify redundant or non-essential positions, programs, or functions within ELO; 
- specify how reorganization of ELO will address such redundant or non-essential positions, programs, or functions;
- realign essential functions and personnel of ELO within the Partner Engagement directorate of I&A; and
- improve the management and coordination of strategic relationships with priority law enforcement agencies.
Until DHS submits this plan to Congress and certifies that it is being implemented, DHS may not (1) expand the staffing, budget, or programmatic scope of ELO; or (2) establish new offices duplicating the mission of ELO or the Partner Engagement directorate without congressional authorization.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

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

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