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Improving Homeland Security Training: Enhanced Transparency and Quality.

New rules require the Department of Homeland Security to regularly report on the quality and accreditation of training programs for its personnel. This aims to ensure that those responsible for our safety are properly trained, leading to better citizen protection and more effective threat response.
Key points
The Department of Homeland Security will annually report to Congress on the accreditation status of all basic training programs for its employees.
If a training program loses accreditation, Congress will be immediately notified, along with plans for regaining it.
The act also mandates research into new technologies to improve access to training for local law enforcement, especially in rural and remote areas, enhancing preparedness for threats.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4406
Sponsor: Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]
Process start date: 2023-06-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DHS Basic Training Accreditation Improvement Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4406.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Homeland Security will annually report to Congress on the accreditation status of all basic training programs for its employees.
  • If a training program loses accreditation, Congress will be immediately notified, along with plans for regaining it.
  • The act also mandates research into new technologies to improve access to training for local law enforcement, especially in rural and remote areas, enhancing preparedness for threats.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 784.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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