119th Congress
H.R. 2261
Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Pablo José Hernández(D-PR)
- Introduced
- Mar 21, 2025
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Committees
- House Committee on Homeland Security; Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- Official text
- Referred in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (2)
Added later (2)
- Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) · Apr 1, 2025
- Gabe Evans (R-CO) · Sep 2, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Reported to House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Nov 18, 2025 · Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. - Nov 17, 2025 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Nov 17, 2025 · House
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4690) - Nov 17, 2025 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2261. - Nov 17, 2025 · House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4690-4691) - Nov 17, 2025 · House
Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. - Nov 12, 2025 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 326. - Nov 12, 2025 · House
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-375. - Sep 3, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0. - Sep 3, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Mar 25, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. - Mar 25, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Mar 21, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. - Mar 21, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. - Mar 21, 2025
Introduced in House