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Strengthening Civil Rights and Liberties Oversight within Homeland Security Department.

This law significantly strengthens the office responsible for protecting civil rights and liberties within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It provides citizens with a more robust mechanism for reporting abuses, discrimination, and profiling by DHS personnel. The office must now be consulted in advance of any new policies that might affect civil rights and is required to publish summaries of its investigations for greater transparency.
Key points
Enhanced Oversight: The Civil Rights Office (CRCL) gains greater independence and must be consulted before DHS implements new policies that could impact civil rights or liberties.
Increased Transparency: DHS must publicly release summaries of investigations into civil rights abuses and notify complainants of the action taken within 30 days of receiving a complaint.
Combating Discrimination: The Office is mandated to review and assess information concerning profiling based on race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or disability by DHS employees.
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Print number: 118_HR_8103
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Process start date: 2024-04-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Authorization Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8103.

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 2024-04-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Enhanced Oversight: The Civil Rights Office (CRCL) gains greater independence and must be consulted before DHS implements new policies that could impact civil rights or liberties.
  • Increased Transparency: DHS must publicly release summaries of investigations into civil rights abuses and notify complainants of the action taken within 30 days of receiving a complaint.
  • Combating Discrimination: The Office is mandated to review and assess information concerning profiling based on race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or disability by DHS employees.
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. Green, Al [D-TX-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.

Is this summary verified?

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

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