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New Oversight Office and Ombudsman for Homeland Security Intelligence Transparency

This bill creates a dedicated office and an Ombudsman to ensure that government intelligence activities are objective and free from political influence. It aims to protect citizens' privacy and civil rights while making more information about national security available to the public.
Key points
Establishment of an Intelligence Transparency and Oversight Program Office within DHS.
Creation of an Intelligence Ombuds to safeguard objectivity and independence from politics.
Protection of civil liberties and privacy rights in all intelligence-related activities.
Provision of a confidential forum to report abuses or biased intelligence without fear of retaliation.
Requirement for annual reports to Congress to enhance public understanding and accountability.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7435
Sponsor: Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2]
Process start date: 2026-02-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DHS Intelligence Transparency and Oversight Program Office and Ombuds Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7435.

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 2026-02-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of an Intelligence Transparency and Oversight Program Office within DHS.
  • Creation of an Intelligence Ombuds to safeguard objectivity and independence from politics.
  • Protection of civil liberties and privacy rights in all intelligence-related activities.
  • Provision of a confidential forum to report abuses or biased intelligence without fear of retaliation.
  • Requirement for annual reports to Congress to enhance public understanding and accountability.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-12.

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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