HR 2261 · 119th Congress · HouseIn committee

Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act

In plain language: 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.

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Nov 18, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Nov 17, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 17, 2025On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4690)
Nov 17, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4690)
Nov 12, 2025Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-375.
Nov 12, 2025Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-375.
Sep 3, 2025Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.
Mar 21, 2025Introduced in House
Mar 21, 2025Introduced in House

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