H.R. 2261: Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-03-21 |
| Sponsor | Rescom. Hernández, Pablo [D-PR-At Large] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-11-18 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Reported to House, 2025-11-12):
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.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Bennie G. Thompson | D MS 2025-04-01 |
| Gabe Evans | R CO 2025-09-02 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 2261 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 2261?
H.R. 2261 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 2261 are available on congress.gov.
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