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HB2261Introduced in the House

Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act

EngrossedSenate Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs

Introduced by Pablo Jose Hernandez, District PR

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Official description

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Department of Homeland Securitys oversight of certain intelligence matters, and for other purposes.

Where it stands

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

November 18, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

  4. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  5. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

  6. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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

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

  9. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 326.

  10. Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  11. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4690-4691)

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

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

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

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

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