August Pfluger (R-TX)
I&A Mission Reorientation Act of 2026
A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · 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 is known as the I&A Mission Reorientation Act of 2026. It updates the Homeland Security Act of 2>002 regarding the Office of Intelligence and Analysis within the Department of Homeland Security. The bill focuses on making sure the office prioritizes giving timely intelligence support to State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments, as well as private sector entities. It pushes for a two-way flow of information rather than just taking information from the field. It also requires a report to be submitted to specific congressional committees within 180 days detailing how the mission realignment is being carried out.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +4
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
Increases intelligence support and resource prioritization for state and local governments.
- Scored +3
Would business owners be better off under this?
Ensures private sector entities receive prioritized intelligence support.
- Scored +3
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
Explicitly prioritizes intelligence support for Tribal governments.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 3(a) amends the Homeland Security Act to ensure that the Office of Intelligence and Analysis prioritizes and resources its operational mission to support State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments and private sector entities. This is positive because it helps ensure these local and private entities get timely and efficient intelligence support to address emerging threats through forward-deployed capabilities.
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Section 3(a) requires the facilitation of two-way information sharing, which includes both receiving intelligence from local governments and entities and sharing actionable intelligence back with them. This is a positive step because it stops a one-directional flow of information and fosters collaboration.
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Section 3(a) mandates maintaining robust, proficient, and sustained engagement with fusion centers. This is beneficial for the people because strong connections with fusion centers help keep communities safer through better communication.
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Section 3(a) ensures that intelligence support provided to the Secretary of Homeland Security and departmental leadership does not hinder or deprioritize the broader responsibilities of the office toward State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments and private sector entities. This protects local interests so they do not get pushed aside by top Washington leadership needs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Ensures private sector entities receive prioritized intelligence support. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Explicitly prioritizes intelligence support for Tribal governments. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Increases intelligence sharing with local and territorial governments. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Increases intelligence sharing with local city governments.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this leave more decisions to the states? — Increases intelligence support and resource prioritization for state and local governments. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Requires a report on implementation and metrics for evaluating effectiveness.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — Focuses on identifying emerging threats through improved intelligence capabilities. Does this put more money into stopping terrorism? — Reorients DHS intelligence to better detect and address emerging threats.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Provides better intelligence support and threat detection for private sector entities.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — Enhances intelligence sharing and threat identification for homeland security.
- 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 H5903)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7443.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5903-5905)
- Mr. Van Epps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 9/15/2026
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-829.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 727.
- 6/24/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
- 5/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/14/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 3/17/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/10/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
- 2/9/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Julie FedorchakRepublican · North Dakota
Seth MagazinerDemocrat · Rhode Island
Nellie PouDemocrat · New Jersey