Bill > HR8791

This bill, the DHS Reform Act of 2020 or the Department of Homeland Security Reform Act of 2020, aims to make certain reforms to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The key provisions include: - Establishing a Headquarters within DHS that includes various offices and directorates, such as the Office of the Secretary, the Management Directorate, and the Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans. - Enhancing the role and responsibilities of the Under Secretary for Management as the Chief Acquisition Officer for the Department. - Creating new offices and positions, such as the Chief Data Officer, Chief Security Officer, and Chief Procurement Officer, to improve management and oversight of the Department's operations. - Establishing an employee engagement steering committee and an annual employee award program to boost morale and retention. - Requiring the use of body-worn cameras and dashboard cameras by DHS law enforcement officers, with guidelines on their usage and footage retention. - Prohibiting the use of chokeholds or carotid holds by DHS law enforcement officers except in certain circumstances. - Enhancing training requirements and providing more oversight for the use of force by DHS law enforcement officers. - Mandating policies and procedures to improve the security and reporting of lost firearms and other sensitive assets across DHS components. - Strengthening acquisition management and oversight through measures such as an Acquisition Review Board, increased documentation requirements, and annual reporting to Congress. The bill also includes provisions related to the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review, biometric enterprise management, partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and other administrative and operational reforms within DHS.

Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8791/all-info