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HR 9206·Federal·house

DHS CANDOR Act

In CommitteeFiled Jun 8, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D)
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.

Jul 7, 2026

Summary

The bill adds a new section to the Homeland Security Act that obligates the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue a department‑wide communications policy within 90 days. It sets standards for accuracy, objectivity, and rapid correction of public‑facing material, and creates rules for official and personal social‑media use, training, and oversight. The aim is to improve the quality and credibility of information the department shares with the public.

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