ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 13, 2026)
ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop a comprehensive plan to reorganize its Engagement, Liaison, and Outreach (ELO) Office and submit such plan to Congress. The bill also limits certain DHS actions until DHS submits the plan to Congress and certifies that it is being implemented.
ELO is part of DHS's Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A). ELO manages strategic relationships with I&A’s international stakeholders and federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and private sector partners, including by facilitating intelligence and information sharing.
Under the bill, the plan must
- identify redundant or non-essential positions, programs, or functions within ELO;
- specify how reorganization of ELO will address such redundant or non-essential positions, programs, or functions;
- realign essential functions and personnel of ELO within the Partner Engagement directorate of I&A; and
- improve the management and coordination of strategic relationships with priority law enforcement agencies.
Until DHS submits this plan to Congress and certifies that it is being implemented, DHS may not (1) expand the staffing, budget, or programmatic scope of ELO; or (2) establish new offices duplicating the mission of ELO or the Partner Engagement directorate without congressional authorization.
What just happenedJul 14, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Referred in SenateJul 14, 2026
- Engrossed in HouseJul 13, 2026
- Reported in HouseJul 9, 2026
- Introduced in HouseFeb 13, 2026
- Jul 14, 2026IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Jul 13, 2026FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jul 13, 2026FloorH37300
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4399)
- Jul 13, 2026Floor8000
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4399)
- Jul 13, 2026FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7574.
- Jul 13, 2026FloorH30000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4398-4400)
- Jul 13, 2026FloorH30300
Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Jul 9, 2026CalendarsH12410
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 640.
- Jul 9, 2026CommitteeH12200
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-736.
Homeland Security Committee - Jul 9, 2026Committee5000
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-736.
Homeland Security Committee - Jun 24, 2026Committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 3.
Homeland Security Committee - Jun 24, 2026Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Homeland Security Committee - May 14, 2026Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee - May 14, 2026Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee - Feb 14, 2026Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee - Feb 13, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Homeland Security Committee - Feb 13, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 13, 2026IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House