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Bill116th CongressFiled May 8, 2019Emergency Management
H.R. 2589

Unifying DHS Intelligence Components Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Nov 9, 2020)

Unifying DHS Intelligence Components Act

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and disseminate written DHS-wide intelligence doctrine for the intelligence components of DHS and develop specified DHS-wide policies, standards, and programs.

Specifically, DHS must develop department-wide (1) policies, standards, and programs for training regarding the collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination of intelligence information, intelligence-related information, and terrorism information by personnel within the DHS intelligence components; and (2) policies for gathering and developing lessons learned, disseminating the lessons learned to personnel within the intelligence components, and using the lessons learned to inform the further development of the intelligence doctrine.

The intelligence doctrine, policies, standards, and programs must include, among other things (1) a description of the fundamental principles guiding the collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination of intelligence information by, and oversight of the intelligence activities of, the intelligence components; and (2) a standardized terminology.

The Government Accountability Office must submit a report to the congressional intelligence and homeland security committees that

  • assesses the degree to which the DHS intelligence doctrine, policies, standards, and programs are implemented across DHS;
  • evaluates the extent to which such intelligence doctrine, policies, standards, and programs are carried out to protect privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties; and
  • incorporates an in-depth analysis, including an assessment of the effectiveness and possible areas for improvement, of specified DHS intelligence-related training programs.

DHS must provide a staff with appropriate expertise and experience to the Office of the Chief Intelligence Officer to assist the office.

What just happenedNov 9, 2020

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 578.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7](R-TN)Sponsor
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  1. Nov 9, 2020Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 578.

  2. Nov 9, 2020Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-286.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  3. Nov 9, 2020Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-286.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  4. Mar 11, 2020Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  5. Oct 15, 2019IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  6. Sep 26, 2019FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  7. Sep 26, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8015-8016)

  8. Sep 26, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8015-8016)

  9. Sep 26, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2589.

  10. Sep 26, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8015-8019)

  11. Sep 26, 2019FloorH30300

    Ms. Jackson Lee moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  12. May 30, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 69.

  13. May 30, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-94.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. May 30, 2019Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-94.

    Homeland Security Committee
  15. May 15, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Homeland Security Committee
  16. May 15, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  17. May 8, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  18. May 8, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. May 8, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to SenateNov 9, 202025

Unifying DHS Intelligence Components Act

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and disseminate written DHS-wide intelligence doctrine for the intelligence components of DHS and develop specified DHS-wide policies, standards, and programs.

Specifically, DHS must develop department-wide (1) policies, standards, and programs for training regarding the collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination of intelligence information, intelligence-related information, and terrorism information by personnel within the DHS intelligence components; and (2) policies for gathering and developing lessons learned, disseminating the lessons learned to personnel within the intelligence components, and using the lessons learned to inform the further development of the intelligence doctrine.

The intelligence doctrine, policies, standards, and programs must include, among other things (1) a description of the fundamental principles guiding the collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination of intelligence information by, and oversight of the intelligence activities of, the intelligence components; and (2) a standardized terminology.

The Government Accountability Office must submit a report to the congressional intelligence and homeland security committees that

  • assesses the degree to which the DHS intelligence doctrine, policies, standards, and programs are implemented across DHS;
  • evaluates the extent to which such intelligence doctrine, policies, standards, and programs are carried out to protect privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties; and
  • incorporates an in-depth analysis, including an assessment of the effectiveness and possible areas for improvement, of specified DHS intelligence-related training programs.

DHS must provide a staff with appropriate expertise and experience to the Office of the Chief Intelligence Officer to assist the office.

Passed HouseSep 26, 201953

Unifying DHS Intelligence Enterprise Act

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and disseminate written guidance for the processing, analysis, production, and dissemination of homeland security information and terrorism information.

The guidance shall include

  • a description of guiding principles and purposes of DHS's intelligence enterprise,
  • a summary of the roles and responsibilities of each DHS intelligence component, and
  • a description of how the dissemination of such information assists intelligence community and federal law enforcement entities in carrying out their missions.

The Government Accountability Office must assess the degree to which the guidance is implemented across DHS. Such assessment shall evaluate the extent to which it is carried out in a manner that protects privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties.

Reported to HouseMay 30, 20197

Unifying DHS Intelligence Enterprise Act

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and disseminate written guidance for the processing, analysis, production, and dissemination of homeland security information and terrorism information.

The guidance shall include

  • a description of guiding principles and purposes of DHS's intelligence enterprise,
  • a summary of the roles and responsibilities of each DHS intelligence component, and
  • a description of how the dissemination of such information assists intelligence community and federal law enforcement entities in carrying out their missions.

The Government Accountability Office must assess the degree to which the guidance is implemented across DHS. Such assessment shall evaluate the extent to which it is carried out in a manner that protects privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties.

Introduced in HouseMay 8, 2019

Unifying DHS Intelligence Enterprise Act

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and disseminate written guidance for the processing, analysis, production, and dissemination of homeland security information and terrorism information.

The guidance shall include

  • a description of guiding principles and purposes of DHS's intelligence enterprise,
  • a summary of the roles and responsibilities of each DHS intelligence component, and
  • an assessment of how the dissemination of such information assists intelligence community and federal law enforcement entities in carrying out their missions.
Unifying DHS Intelligence Components Act — Informed