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H.R. 2261 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
3 members · Left 2 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rescom. Hernández, Pablo (D-PR) (Introduced 03/21/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Left · DW-NOMINATE -0.51 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 3 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; House - Homeland Security Committee; House - Homeland Security Committee; House - Homeland Security Committee |
| Latest Action | 11/18/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Reported to House (11/12/2025)
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.
119 HR 2261 EH: Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 2261
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN 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.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act.
2.Enhanced DHS oversight of certain intelligence mattersThe Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended— (1)in paragraph (9) of section 201(d) (6 U.S.C. 121(d))— (A)in subparagraph (A), by striking and after the semicolon; (B)in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and (C)by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C)any intelligence information under this Act is shared, retained, and disseminated consistent with the protection of privacy rights, civil rights, and civil liberties, as determined, respectively, by the Chief Privacy Officer and the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties.; (2)in subsection (a) of section 222 (6 U.S.C. 142)— (A)in paragraph (5)(B), by striking and after the semicolon; (B)in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and (C)by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (7)coordinating with the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis to— (A)ensure that any intelligence information under this Act is shared, retained, and disseminated in a manner consistent with the protection of the privacy rights; and (B)provide training to intelligence personnel on privacy rights, regulations, and information practices as specified in section 552a of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Privacy Act of 1974) and other relevant laws, with a focus on personnel who have authority to disseminate information analyzed by the Department pursuant to paragraph (6) of section 201(d) or the responsibility to review information to be disseminated pursuant to such paragraph.; and (3)in subsection (a) of section 705 (6 U.S.C. 345)— (A)in paragraph (5)(B), by striking and after the semicolon; (B)in paragraph (6), by striking the period and inserting ; and; and (C)by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (7)coordinate with the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis to— (A)ensure that any intelligence information under this Act is shared, retained, and disseminated in a manner consistent with the protection of civil rights and civil liberties; and (B)provide training to intelligence personnel on civil rights and civil liberties, with a focus on personnel who have authority to disseminate information analyzed by the Department pursuant to paragraph (6) of section 201(d) or the responsibility to review information to be disseminated pursuant to such paragraph.. Passed the House of Representatives November 17, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 2261 IH: Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-21 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2261IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 21, 2025Mr. Hernández introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland SecurityA BILLTo amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Department of Homeland Securitys oversight of certain intelligence matters, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act.
2.Enhanced DHS oversight of certain intelligence mattersThe Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended— (1)in paragraph (9) of section 201(d) (6 U.S.C. 121(d))— (A)in subparagraph (A), by striking and after the semicolon; (B)in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and (C)by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C)any intelligence information under this Act is shared, retained, and disseminated consistent with the protection of privacy rights, civil rights, and civil liberties, as determined, respectively, by the Chief Privacy Officer and the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties.; (2)in subsection (a) of section 222 (6 U.S.C. 142)— (A)in paragraph (5)(B), by striking and after the semicolon; (B)in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and (C)by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (7)coordinating with the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis to— (A)ensure that any intelligence information under this Act is shared, retained, and disseminated in a manner consistent with the protection of the privacy rights; and (B)provide training to intelligence personnel on privacy rights, regulations, and information practices as specified in section 552a of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Privacy Act of 1974) and other relevant laws, with a focus on personnel who have authority to disseminate information analyzed by the Department pursuant to paragraph (6) of section 201(d) or the responsibility to review information to be disseminated pursuant to such paragraph.; and (3)in subsection (a) of section 705 (6 U.S.C. 345)— (A)in paragraph (5)(B), by striking and after the semicolon; (B)in paragraph (6), by striking the period and inserting ; and; and (C)by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (7)coordinate with the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis to— (A)ensure that any intelligence information under this Act is shared, retained, and disseminated in a manner consistent with the protection of civil rights and civil liberties; and (B)provide training to intelligence personnel on civil rights and civil liberties, with a focus on personnel who have authority to disseminate information analyzed by the Department pursuant to paragraph (6) of section 201(d) or the responsibility to review information to be disseminated pursuant to such paragraph..
119 HR 2261 : Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-11-18 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2261IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESNovember 18, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsAN ACTTo amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Department of Homeland Securitys oversight of certain intelligence matters, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act.2.Enhanced DHS oversight of certain intelligence mattersThe Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended—(1)in paragraph (9) of section 201(d) (6 U.S.C. 121(d))—(A)in subparagraph (A), by striking and after the semicolon; (B)in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and(C)by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:(C)any intelligence information under this Act is shared, retained, and disseminated consistent with the protection of privacy rights, civil rights, and civil liberties, as determined, respectively, by the Chief Privacy Officer and the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties.;(2)in subsection (a) of section 222 (6 U.S.C. 142)—(A)in paragraph (5)(B), by striking and after the semicolon;(B)in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and(C)by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(7)coordinating with the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis to—(A)ensure that any intelligence information under this Act is shared, retained, and disseminated in a manner consistent with the protection of the privacy rights; and(B)provide training to intelligence personnel on privacy rights, regulations, and information practices as specified in section 552a of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Privacy Act of 1974) and other relevant laws, with a focus on personnel who have authority to disseminate information analyzed by the Department pursuant to paragraph (6) of section 201(d) or the responsibility to review information to be disseminated pursuant to such paragraph.; and(3)in subsection (a) of section 705 (6 U.S.C. 345)—(A)in paragraph (5)(B), by striking and after the semicolon;(B)in paragraph (6), by striking the period and inserting ; and; and(C)by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(7)coordinate with the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis to—(A)ensure that any intelligence information under this Act is shared, retained, and disseminated in a manner consistent with the protection of civil rights and civil liberties; and(B)provide training to intelligence personnel on civil rights and civil liberties, with a focus on personnel who have authority to disseminate information analyzed by the Department pursuant to paragraph (6) of section 201(d) or the responsibility to review information to be disseminated pursuant to such paragraph..Passed the House of Representatives November 17, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 2261 RH: Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-11-12 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 326119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2261[Report No. 119–375]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 21, 2025Mr. Hernández introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland SecurityNovember 12, 2025Additional sponsors: Mr. Thompson of Mississippi and Mr. Evans of ColoradoNovember 12, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Department of Homeland Securitys oversight of certain intelligence matters, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act.2.Enhanced DHS oversight of certain intelligence mattersThe Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended—(1)in paragraph (9) of section 201(d) (6 U.S.C. 121(d))—(A)in subparagraph (A), by striking and after the semicolon; (B)in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and(C)by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:(C)any intelligence information under this Act is shared, retained, and disseminated consistent with the protection of privacy rights, civil rights, and civil liberties, as determined, respectively, by the Chief Privacy Officer and the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties.;(2)in subsection (a) of section 222 (6 U.S.C. 142)—(A)in paragraph (5)(B), by striking and after the semicolon;(B)in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and(C)by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(7)coordinating with the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis to—(A)ensure that any intelligence information under this Act is shared, retained, and disseminated in a manner consistent with the protection of the privacy rights; and(B)provide training to intelligence personnel on privacy rights, regulations, and information practices as specified in section 552a of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Privacy Act of 1974) and other relevant laws, with a focus on personnel who have authority to disseminate information analyzed by the Department pursuant to paragraph (6) of section 201(d) or the responsibility to review information to be disseminated pursuant to such paragraph.; and(3)in subsection (a) of section 705 (6 U.S.C. 345)—(A)in paragraph (5)(B), by striking and after the semicolon;(B)in paragraph (6), by striking the period and inserting ; and; and(C)by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(7)coordinate with the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis to—(A)ensure that any intelligence information under this Act is shared, retained, and disseminated in a manner consistent with the protection of civil rights and civil liberties; and(B)provide training to intelligence personnel on civil rights and civil liberties, with a focus on personnel who have authority to disseminate information analyzed by the Department pursuant to paragraph (6) of section 201(d) or the responsibility to review information to be disseminated pursuant to such paragraph..November 12, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 03/21/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 03/21/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. |
| 03/21/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. |
| 03/25/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 03/25/2025 | House committee actions | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. |
| 09/03/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 09/03/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0. |
| 11/12/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-375. |
| 11/12/2025 | House floor actions | Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-375. |
| 11/12/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 326. |
| 11/17/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 11/17/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4690-4691) |
| 11/17/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2261. |
| 11/17/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4690) |
| 11/17/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4690) |
| 11/17/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 11/18/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Department of Homeland Securitys oversight of certain intelligence matters, and for other purposes. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act |
| Display Title | Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Department of Homeland Securitys oversight of certain intelligence matters, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee | 11/18/2025 Referred To |
| House - Homeland Security Committee | 11/12/2025 Reported By |
| House - Homeland Security Committee | 09/03/2025 Markup By |
| House - Homeland Security Committee | 03/21/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
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