H. R. 8590 proposes changes to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to create training programs for operating systems that detect and counter unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones. It requires the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security,...
H.R. 8590 is a plan to teach people how to safely use special gadgets that can find and stop drones, making sure they don't mess with airplanes.
H. R. 8664 aims to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 by requiring the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis at the Department of Homeland Security to conduct an annual audit of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis's information systems and bulk data. The...
H.R. 8664 is like a rulebook that tells a group in the government to check their computer systems every year to make sure they're following the rules and not keeping too much information on people. If something changes, they have to let important people in the government know about it.
S. 4676, known as the “Shadow Wolves Improvement Act,” seeks to strengthen the Shadow Wolves Program, a part of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The bill outlines requirements for the program's mission, staffing, and strategic expansion, coordinating these efforts...
The “Shadow Wolves Improvement Act” is a plan to make a special group of officers who work on finding illegal things better at their job, but it doesn't give them any extra money to do it.
H.R. 3254, titled the “First Responder Access to Innovative Technologies Act,” amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002. This bill establishes a process for reviewing grant applications to purchase equipment or systems that do not meet existing national consensus standards....
H.R. 3254 is a bill that helps decide if certain tools or gadgets, which don't meet national standards, can still get money to be used. They look at whether other rules exist and what people really need, and they also promise to check in after a few years to see how well this is working.
H. R. 8671 aims to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 by creating the Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program within the Department of Homeland Security. This program will allow intelligence analysts to work in different positions across the department for a set...
The bill wants to create a special program in the Department of Homeland Security that lets intelligence workers try out different jobs to get better at them and work better with each other. It’s like letting kids swap classrooms for a bit to learn more and play nicely together.
H.R. 6231, known as the "Department of Homeland Security Policy Issuance Review Act," amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to create a prioritized review process for policy issuance documents within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Under Secretary for Management is tasked...
The bill wants the Department of Homeland Security to make sure their important rules are checked and updated regularly, like how a teacher checks homework, so everyone knows what the rules are and if they still make sense or not.
H.R. 9459, known as the “Producing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security Act” or the “PATHS Act”, aims to extend the authorization period for a pilot program under the Homeland Security Act of 2002 from September 30, 2024, to September 30, 2027. This program focuses on...
H.R. 9459 is a plan to keep working on safe and smart technology until 2027, like making computers think. It also says the money they give for new ideas will be smaller, and special people in charge will be told right away when this happens.
H.R. 8477 instructs the Secretary of Homeland Security to create a training program for law enforcement agencies to address organized retail crime. This program involves developing educational materials to help State, local, Tribal, territorial, and campus law enforcement recognize,...
H.R. 8477 wants the people in charge of keeping stores safe to come up with lessons to teach police officers how to spot and stop bad guys who steal lots of stuff from stores. They also want to make sure police have the best tools and ways to keep stores safe.
H.R. 9749 proposes changes to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 by removing certain sections that give the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the power to reorganize itself. Specifically, the bill eliminates several sections and makes necessary changes to maintain...
The bill wants to stop a special rule that lets the Department of Homeland Security change how it is organized, so now it has to stick to the same setup, but some people are worried this might make it harder for them to keep us safe.
H.R. 6229, also known as the “DHS Special Events Program and Support Act,” aims to modify the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to create a program that evaluates the risk of terrorism or other security threats at special events in the United States. This program allows officials to request...
The bill wants to help keep people safe at big events like concerts or sports games by checking for dangers like bad guys or other threats and figuring out how to make things more secure. It also wants to make sure they're using the best gadgets and tricks to keep everyone protected while respecting people's privacy and rights.
S. 4547 aims to ban the U.S. federal government from awarding contracts to "inverted domestic corporations," which are companies that move their headquarters overseas while maintaining control in the U.S. These restrictions apply to both civilian and defense contracts, and...
S. 4547 is a rule that stops the U.S. government from giving money to companies that pretend they're from another country but still mainly work in America, unless there's a really good reason like national security.
S. 5639 is a bill that proposes to extend the authority of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to protect certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft, like drones. The legislation amends a section of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to...
S. 5639 is a law that lets the government keep using special rules to stop drones from going near important places for a bit longer, until the end of September 2025.
The bill S. 4419, known as the "Detection Equipment and Technology Evaluation to Counter the Threat of Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024," directs the Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security to improve tools for detecting and disrupting...
The bill wants the Department of Homeland Security to get better at finding tiny amounts of bad drugs, like fentanyl, to help stop them from causing harm. They plan to use fancy tools like portable detectors and smart technology.
H.R. 7915 aims to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to strengthen the Department of Homeland Security's oversight concerning intelligence activities. It involves changes to ensure that intelligence information is shared and maintained with respect to privacy rights,...
H.R. 7915 is a plan to help ensure that when people at the Department of Homeland Security share and manage important information, they do it safely without forgetting about people's right to privacy and fairness. It also makes sure that anyone handling this information gets special training to protect privacy and civil rights.
S. 4698 aims to extend the authorization of the Joint Task Forces for the Department of Homeland Security. The bill includes amendments to the Homeland Security Act of 2002, such as creating staffing plans for each task force and submitting annual reports on their progress...
S. 4698 wants to keep special teams working for the Department of Homeland Security, making sure they have the right people and plans. It also wants to check if a building they're using is a good, affordable place to work.
H.R. 8664 aims to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 by requiring the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis to conduct annual audits of the information systems and bulk data used by the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis. The...
The new bill wants to make sure the Department of Homeland Security checks how it uses huge groups of information every year to keep us safe, and it promises to tell Congress how things are going with these checks.
H. R. 4403, titled the "Securing the Cities Improvement Act," proposes amendments to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Securing the Cities (STC) program. The bill aims to broaden the eligibility criteria from "high-risk urban areas" to jurisdictions based on...
H. R. 4403 is a plan to help make cities safer by choosing places that need help based on how prepared they are and how much danger they're in. It also wants to check how well the program works and make sure people know what's going on, but some parts might be a bit unclear about how exactly to do that.
H. R. 9459, also known as the “Producing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security Act” or the “PATHS Act”, aims to update the Homeland Security Act of 2002. This bill extends the research and development acquisition pilot program until September 30, 2027, allowing the use...
The PATHS Act wants to help the government use new and safe technology by letting them work on special projects until 2027, like smart computer programs (AI). It changes how money is used, by lowering the biggest amount they can spend on some projects, to make sure they spend wisely and keep everything fair and safe.
H. R. 3208 aims to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 by establishing a DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training Program. This program is designed to train Department of Homeland Security employees, who are not already in cybersecurity roles, for positions related to...
This bill wants to help people who work at the Department of Homeland Security learn more about computers so they can do special jobs that help keep the country safe on the internet. It sets up a way for them to get training, but some people think it might cost a lot and they aren’t sure how to pay for it.
S. 3661, known as the "Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act of 2024," aims to enhance cybersecurity within the agriculture and food sectors. It directs the Secretary of Agriculture to routinely evaluate cyber threats and vulnerabilities in these sectors and to recommend...
The "Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act of 2024" aims to keep farms and food safe from computer tricks by checking for weak spots and practicing for emergencies every year, but it might need more thought on how to spend money just right and share what they learn.
H.R. 6229 proposes an amendment to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a program within the Department of Homeland Security. This program aims to evaluate the risks and vulnerabilities related to terrorism or other security threats at certain special events that...
H.R. 6229 is a plan to help keep people safe at big events by letting special safety teams check for any danger from bad people or other threats, and it tells everyone how they should ask for this help.
S. 2278 aims to create new positions called Image Adjudicators and Supervisory Image Adjudicators in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Office of Field Operations. These roles will involve reviewing images of vehicles and containers at U.S. entry points to identify...
The bill wants to add new jobs called Image Adjudicators and their supervisors to help U.S. border workers check pictures of cars and containers, so they can catch bad stuff or people sneaking in or out of the country. It also asks for training and regular updates to make sure there are enough workers and that they're doing a good job.
H.R. 9460, titled the “DHS Joint Task Forces Reauthorization Act of 2024,” proposes amendments to the Homeland Security Act of 2002. The bill outlines requirements for staffing plans for each Joint Task Force and mandates annual reports and briefings regarding their performance and resources....
H.R. 9460 is about making sure that special teams from the Department of Homeland Security have the right people and reports to do their jobs well, and it wants to keep some rules going until 2026. It also wants to check if the place where one of these teams works is the best and most cost-effective spot.
H. R. 9459, known as the “PATHS Act”, seeks to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to support secure technology through contracting authorities. The bill extends the research and development acquisition pilot program until September 30, 2027, specifically emphasizing the...
The PATHS Act is a proposal to make sure that technology used by the government is safe and trustworthy, especially when it includes smart computers or "AI." It also wants to give people less money for certain projects so they spend wisely, and tells the government to quickly report when these smart technologies are used.
S. 1862 is a bill that seeks to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to give clear authority to the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to collaborate with international partners on cybersecurity...
S. 1862 is a bill that wants to let some U.S. security people work with other countries to keep computers safe from bad guys, making sure this doesn't cause any problems at home.
S. 4676 aims to improve the Shadow Wolves Program, which involves special agents in tracking, interdiction, and investigation, in collaboration with Tribal governments like the Tohono O'odham Nation. The bill outlines staffing needs, provides information for current officers...
The S. 4676 bill wants to make a group of special agents called the Shadow Wolves better at catching bad guys on tribal lands. It plans to hire more special agents, work with Native American tribes, and find ways to train new ones as old agents retire.
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