To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Department of Homeland Securitys oversight of certain intelligence matters, and for other purposes.
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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-375.
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-375.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 326.
Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4690-4691)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2261.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4690)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4690)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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