Shri Thanedar (D-MI)
DHS Acquisition Documentation Integrity Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The DHS Acquisition Documentation Integrity Act seeks to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002. It establishes new requirements for documentation regarding major acquisition programs within the Department of Homeland Security. The bill mandates that program heads maintain detailed, accurate, and timely records including cost estimates, schedules, and performance requirements. Additionally, it requires the Under Secretary for Management to report breaches of these major programs to Congressional committees. A breach is defined by specific cost overruns, delays, or performance failures. The Act also mandates specific reporting and written determinations when cost overruns or delays exceed certain thresholds.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates reporting program breaches, including cost overruns and delays, to Congressional committees.
- Scored +5
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
The bill requires stricter documentation, independent verification of estimates, and reporting of cost overruns to improve financial oversight.
- Scored +3
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill mandates life-cycle cost estimates and cost-benefit analyses to prevent excessive spending on major DHS programs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Accountability for Major Programs: The bill requires the Secretary, through the Under Secretary for Management, to ensure that documentation for major acquisition programs is complete, accurate, timely, and valid (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Improved Oversight of Government Spending: By requiring life-cycle cost estimates, cost-benefit analyses, and verification against independent estimates, the bill aims to manage how large sums of money are spent (Section 2(a)(1)(C)-(E)).
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Transparency Regarding Program Failures: The bill mandates that a report be submitted to Congressional committees as soon as possible, but no later than 30 days, after a breach is identified (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Mandatory Review of High-Risk Overruns: For cost overruns greater than 20 percent or delays greater than 12 months, officials must provide a written determination explaining if the asset is essential and if there are more cost-effective alternatives (Section 2(b)(3)).
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Better Planning for Program Longevity: The requirement for a logistics and support plan ensures that there is a strategy for operating capabilities until they are retired (Section 2(a)(1)(I)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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 make the government pay for what it commits to? — The bill requires stricter documentation, independent verification of estimates, and reporting of cost overruns to improve financial oversight. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill mandates life-cycle cost estimates and cost-benefit analyses to prevent excessive spending on major DHS programs.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates reporting program breaches, including cost overruns and delays, to Congressional committees.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would high-income households be better off under this? — Improved government spending efficiency may marginally benefit the overall economy by reducing waste.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — Improved management of DHS acquisition programs may indirectly support the stability of services managed by the department.
- 7/23/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
- 7/22/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Bennie ThompsonDemocrat · Mississippi