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Bill116th CongressFiled Oct 17, 2019Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 4713

Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Authorization Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Oct 19, 2020)

Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Authorization Act

This bill makes changes to the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The bill expands the duties of the CRCL to include

  • integrating civil rights and civil liberties protections into all DHS programs and activities;
  • conducting civil rights and civil liberties impact assessments, including prior to the implementation of new DHS regulations, initiatives, programs, or policies;
  • initiating reviews, assessments, and investigations of the administration of DHS programs and activities;
  • leading the equal employment opportunity programs of DHS;
  • engaging with individuals and communities whose civil rights and civil liberties may be affected by DHS programs and activities; and
  • leading the Language Access Program to ensure that DHS can effectively communicate with individuals impacted by its programs and activities.

The bill requires each operational component of DHS to designate an Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties to report to the CRCL.

The Government Accountability Office must report to Congress on implementation of provisions regarding CRCL engagement with individuals and communities whose civil rights and civil liberties may be affected by DHS programs and activities.

What just happenedOct 19, 2020

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 574.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9](D-TX)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
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  1. Oct 19, 2020Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 574.

  2. Oct 19, 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. 116-280.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  3. Oct 19, 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. 116-280.

    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. Dec 10, 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. Dec 9, 2019FloorH38310

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

  7. Dec 9, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9373-9374)

  8. Dec 9, 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 H9373-9374)

  9. Dec 9, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4713.

  10. Dec 9, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9373-9376)

  11. Dec 9, 2019FloorH30300

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

  12. Nov 19, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 242.

  13. Nov 19, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-300.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Nov 19, 2019Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-300.

    Homeland Security Committee
  15. Oct 23, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Homeland Security Committee
  16. Oct 23, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  17. Oct 17, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  18. Oct 17, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Oct 17, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to SenateOct 19, 202025

Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Authorization Act

This bill makes changes to the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The bill expands the duties of the CRCL to include

  • integrating civil rights and civil liberties protections into all DHS programs and activities;
  • conducting civil rights and civil liberties impact assessments, including prior to the implementation of new DHS regulations, initiatives, programs, or policies;
  • initiating reviews, assessments, and investigations of the administration of DHS programs and activities;
  • leading the equal employment opportunity programs of DHS;
  • engaging with individuals and communities whose civil rights and civil liberties may be affected by DHS programs and activities; and
  • leading the Language Access Program to ensure that DHS can effectively communicate with individuals impacted by its programs and activities.

The bill requires each operational component of DHS to designate an Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties to report to the CRCL.

The Government Accountability Office must report to Congress on implementation of provisions regarding CRCL engagement with individuals and communities whose civil rights and civil liberties may be affected by DHS programs and activities.

Passed HouseDec 9, 201953

Department of Homeland Security Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Authorization Act

This bill makes changes to the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The bill expands the duties of the CRCL to include

  • integrating civil rights and civil liberties protections into all DHS programs and activities;
  • conducting civil rights and civil liberties impact assessments, including prior to the implementation of new DHS regulations, initiatives, programs, or policies;
  • initiating reviews, assessments, and investigations of the administration of DHS programs and activities;
  • leading the equal employment opportunity programs of DHS; and
  • engaging with individuals and communities whose civil rights and civil liberties may be affected by DHS programs and activities.

The bill establishes a process for the CRCL to coordinate with the DHS Inspector General before initiating investigations.

The bill requires each operational component of DHS to designate an Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties to report to the CRCL.

The bill grants the CRCL the authority to issue subpoenas with the approval of the Secretary of DHS.

The CRCL must report annually to the President.

The Government Accountability Office must report to Congress on CRCL engagement with individuals and communities whose civil rights and civil liberties may be affected by DHS programs and activities.

Reported to HouseNov 19, 20197

Department of Homeland Security Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Authorization Act

This bill makes changes to the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The bill expands the duties of the CRCL to include

  • integrating civil rights and civil liberties protections into all DHS programs and activities;
  • conducting civil rights and civil liberties impact assessments;
  • initiating reviews, assessments, inspections, and investigations of the administration of DHS programs and activities;
  • leading the equal employment opportunity programs of DHS; and
  • engaging with individuals and communities whose civil rights and civil liberties may be affected by DHS programs and activities.

The bill establishes a process for the CRCL to coordinate with the DHS Inspector General before initiating investigations.

The bill requires each operational component of DHS to designate an Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties to report to the CRCL.

The bill grants the CRCL the authority to issue subpoenas with the approval of the Secretary of DHS.

The CRCL must report annually to the President.

The Government Accountability Office must report to Congress within 180 days of this bill's enactment on CRCL engagement with individuals and communities whose civil rights and civil liberties may be affected by DHS programs and activities.

Introduced in HouseOct 17, 2019

Department of Homeland Security Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Authorization Act

This bill makes changes to the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The bill expands the duties of the CRCL to include

  • integrating civil rights and civil liberties into all DHS programs and activities;
  • conducting civil rights and civil liberties impact assessments;
  • initiating reviews, assessments, and investigations of the administration of DHS programs and activities;
  • leading the equal employment opportunity programs of DHS; and
  • engaging with individuals and communities whose civil rights and civil liberties may be affected by DHS programs and activities.

The bill requires each operational component of DHS to designate an Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties to report to the CRCL.

The bill grants the CRCL the authority to issue subpoenas with the approval of the Secretary of DHS.

The CRCL must report annually to the President.

Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Authorization … — Informed