Gabe Evans (R-CO)
ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026
A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 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.
The committee decides whether it goes any further, and most bills that reach a committee never leave it. A committee that simply does nothing kills a bill without anyone ever voting against it, so no news from here is usually the news.
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 Act, known as the "ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026," focuses on reorganizing the Department of Homeland Security's Engagement, Liaison, and Outreach (ELO) Office. The Secretary must create a plan to identify redundant or non-essential positions and functions. This plan includes realigning the ELO Office functions and personnel into the Partner Engagement directorate of I&A. Additionally, the bill aims to improve management and coordination with priority law enforcement agencies. The Secretary is required to submit specific reports and certifications to congressional committees regarding this transition.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +4
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill requires identifying and addressing redundant or non-essential positions and functions to improve efficiency.
- Scored +3
Does this change how police departments operate?
The act seeks to improve management and coordination with priority law enforcement agencies through clear communication and centralized points of contact.
- Scored +3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires the Secretary to submit a comprehensive plan and oversight mechanisms to Congress.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill centralizes the management of strategic relationships and information-sharing within the DHS Secretary's purview.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Law Enforcement Coordination: The bill seeks to improve the management of strategic relationships with priority law enforcement agencies through clearer communication and centralized points of contact (Section 2(a)(3)).
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Enhanced Information Sharing: There is a provision to enhance information-sharing mechanisms, which could benefit the efficiency of law enforcement operations (Section 2(a)(3)(C)).
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Increased Efficiency and Reduced Duplication: The plan aims to reduce duplication of outreach across Department of Homeland Security components and identify non-essential functions (Section 2(a)(1) and Section 2(a)(3)(D)).
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Continuity of Support for Local Partners: The bill requires assurance that intelligence support and convenings provided to SLTT entity partners will continue during the transition (Section 2(b)(6)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Staffing Changes: The reorganization involves an organizational analysis that includes detailed staffing proposals and reassignment plans, which could affect current employees within the ELO Office (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Restrictions on Growth: Until a plan is submitted and certified, the Secretary is prohibited from expanding the staffing, budget, or programmatic scope of the ELO Office (Section 2(d)(1)).
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.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill requires identifying and addressing redundant or non-essential positions and functions to improve efficiency.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this change how police departments operate? — The act seeks to improve management and coordination with priority law enforcement agencies through clear communication and centralized points of contact.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in cities be better off under this? — Improved coordination with local and state law enforcement may enhance public safety in urban areas.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Secretary to submit a comprehensive plan and oversight mechanisms to Congress. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill centralizes the management of strategic relationships and information-sharing within the DHS Secretary's purview.
- 7/14/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 7/13/2026
- 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 Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4399)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4399)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7574.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4398-4400)
- Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 7/9/2026
- Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-736.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 640.
- 6/24/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 3.
- 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.
- 5/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/14/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
- 2/13/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- Introduced in House
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Nellie PouDemocrat · New Jersey