Bill > HR2261

This bill enhances oversight of intelligence activities within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by amending the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to strengthen protections of privacy rights, civil rights, and civil liberties. Specifically, the bill requires the DHS Chief Privacy Officer and the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties to ensure that intelligence information is shared, retained, and disseminated in a manner consistent with protecting individual rights. The bill mandates that the DHS coordinate with the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis to provide specialized training to intelligence personnel on privacy regulations, focusing on those who disseminate or review intelligence information. This training will cover key legal frameworks like the Privacy Act of 1974 and emphasize the importance of safeguarding civil rights and liberties during intelligence operations. By adding these provisions, the bill aims to create more robust safeguards against potential misuse of intelligence gathering and sharing practices within the department.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2261/all-info