H.R. 2261 · 119th Congress · House

Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act

In Congress· Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced
Mar 21, 25
Passed House
Nov 17, 25
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

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.

Action Timeline

16
  1. NOV 18, 2025•Senate

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  2. NOV 17, 2025•House floor actions

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. NOV 17, 2025•House floor actions

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4690)

  4. NOV 17, 2025•Library of Congress

    Passed/agreed to in House

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4690)

  5. NOV 17, 2025•House floor actions

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2261.

  6. NOV 17, 2025•House floor actions

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H4690-4691)

    4690Yea
    4691Nay
    0NV
  7. NOV 17, 2025•House floor actions

    Mr

    Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. NOV 12, 2025•House floor actions

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 326.

  9. NOV 12, 2025•Library of Congress

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-375.

    119Yea
    375Nay
    0NV
  10. SEP 03, 2025•House committee actions

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.

    22Yea
    0Nay
    0NV
  11. SEP 03, 2025•House committee actions

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  12. MAR 25, 2025•House committee actions

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

  13. MAR 25, 2025•House committee actions

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  14. MAR 21, 2025•House floor actions

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

  15. MAR 21, 2025•House committee actions

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.

  16. MAR 21, 2025•Library of Congress

    Introduced in House

Committees

2

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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Referred: Nov 18, 2025

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Homeland Security Committee

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Referred: Nov 12, 2025

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