April 10, 2025
Mr. Thompson of Mississippi (for himself, Mr. Swalwell, Mr. Thanedar, Mr. Magaziner, Mr. Goldman of New York, Mrs. Ramirez, Mr. Kennedy of New York, Mrs. McIver, Mr. Hernández, Mr. Carter of Louisiana, and Mr. Garcia of California) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain improvements with respect to the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Department of Homeland Security Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Act
.
Sec. 2. Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
Section 705 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 345) is amended—
(1)
in subsection (a), by inserting appointed pursuant to section 103(d)(3),
before who shall report
;
(2)
by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and
(3)
by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection:
(b) Assignment of personnel
The Secretary shall assign to the Officer permanent staff and resources to assist the Officer in carrying out the duties of the Officer under subsection (a).