Federal · 119th Congress
Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act
Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security
Summary
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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To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Department of Homeland Securitys oversight of certain intelligence matters, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history15
Nov 18, 2025
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Nov 17, 2025
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 17, 2025
House · FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4690)
Nov 17, 2025
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2261.
Nov 17, 2025
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4690-4691)
Nov 17, 2025
House · FloorMr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 12, 2025
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 326.
Nov 12, 2025
House · CommitteeReported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-375.
Sep 3, 2025
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.
Sep 3, 2025
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 25, 2025
House · CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Mar 25, 2025
House · CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeNov 18, 2025As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeNov 17, 2025As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeNov 12, 2025As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMar 21, 2025