HR 7435·Federal·house
DHS Intelligence Transparency and Oversight Program Office and Ombuds Act
In CommitteeFiled Feb 9, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2] (D)
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Feb 10, 2026
Summary
The bill adds an Intelligence Transparency and Oversight Program Office within the Department of Homeland Security, led by a senior career ombudsman. The ombudsman will review intelligence work, advise on objectivity and civil‑rights protections, and report urgent concerns to Congress. It aims to make DHS intelligence more accountable and less subject to political influence.
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