Seth Magaziner (D-RI)
Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis Training Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- In Senate committee
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to set up a standardized training program for employees in the Office of Intelligence and Analysis. New hires must complete this entry-level training within 90 days of starting their jobs and before they begin their official duties. The training includes instruction on civil rights, privacy rights, and the Privacy Act of 1974. Specific job roles, such as analysts and open-source intelligence collectors, will receive extra specialized training tailored to their duties. The bill also requires the department to track employee training progress and submit regular reports to specific congressional committees.
Yes
- Scored +6
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?
Mandates training on the Privacy Act of 1974 and constitutional privacy parameters for intelligence employees.
- Scored +4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
Requires annual reports to Congress and a review by the Comptroller General on training implementation.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a) adds Section 201(f)(1)(B) to the Homeland Security Act of 2002, which ensures that all new hires receive training on civil rights, civil liberties, privacy rights, and the Privacy Act of 1974. This is a positive step to protect the personal privacy and civil rights of individuals in the United States from government overreach.
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Section 2(a) adds Section 201(f)(3)(A) to the Homeland Security Act of 2002, requiring open-source intelligence collection employees to be trained on how to navigate public information sources in accordance with constitutional parameters and privacy protections. This helps safeguard ordinary citizens' constitutional rights during open-source data collection.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that explicitly outline potential negative consequences, burdens, or harms for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — Mandates training on the Privacy Act of 1974 and constitutional privacy parameters for intelligence employees. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Requires annual reports to Congress and a review by the Comptroller General on training implementation.
- 9/16/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5901-5902)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7436.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5901-5903)
- Mr. Van Epps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. (consideration: CR H5901-5903)
- 9/14/2026
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-815.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 714.
- 6/24/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
- 5/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/14/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 2/10/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
- 2/9/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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