What it does
SourcedDepartment of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis Training Act
This bill requires the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to implement training programs for new I&A employees, including training on federal privacy rights and civil liberties.
Specifically, I&A must implement standard, entry-level training for all new hires, including training on federal privacy rights, civil rights, civil liberties, and information practices.
New hires in analytic positions must also receive training on (1) intelligence community (IC) analytic standards; and (2) I&A’s mission to integrate intelligence operations DHS-wide and to share intelligence with state, local, tribal, territorial, and private sector partners.
New hires in open-source intelligence collection positions must also receive training on (1) principles of open-source intelligence collection and data management, including how to navigate sources and use data in accordance with federal law and policy; and (2) IC open-source intelligence collection standards and related DHS authorities.
Further, I&A must develop specialized training curricula, including raw intelligence release authority training, to improve I&A operations and promote professional development. I&A must periodically provide employees with a list of specialized training offered by other IC elements and the Department of Defense (DOD). I&A must also implement a system to track employee completion of training.
Finally, the Government Accountability Office must submit a report to Congress on the implementation of these provisions, including a comparison of training developed under these provisions and training provided by other IC elements and DOD.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Feb 9, 2026).
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What has happened
Sourced- Sep 16, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
- Sep 16, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5901-5902)House floor actions
- Sep 16, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.Library of Congress
- Sep 16, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7436.House floor actions
- Sep 16, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5901-5903)House floor actions
- Sep 16, 2026Mr. Van Epps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. (consideration: CR H5901-5903)House floor actions
- Sep 16, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
- Sep 14, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 714.House floor actions
- Sep 14, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-815.House floor actions
- Sep 14, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-815.Library of Congress
- Jun 24, 2026Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.House committee actions
- Jun 24, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
- May 14, 2026Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.House committee actions
- May 14, 2026Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
- Feb 10, 2026Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.House committee actions
- Feb 9, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.House floor actions
- Feb 9, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
- Feb 9, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
Cosponsors
- August Pfluger R-TX-11
- Nellie Pou D-NJ-9
- Bennie G. Thompson D-MS-2