Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Transparency Act

12/15/2023, 3:58 PM
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Bill 118 hr 3846, also known as the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Transparency Act, aims to increase transparency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by requiring the DHS Inspector General to provide more detailed reports to Congress and the public.

The bill requires the DHS Inspector General to submit semiannual reports to Congress that include a detailed description of any investigations, audits, and inspections conducted by the Inspector General's office during that time period. These reports must also include information on any recommendations made by the Inspector General and the status of implementation of those recommendations by DHS.

Additionally, the bill requires the DHS Inspector General to make these reports publicly available on the DHS website within 30 days of submitting them to Congress. This will allow the public to have access to important information about the activities and findings of the Inspector General's office. Overall, the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Transparency Act seeks to improve accountability and oversight within the DHS by ensuring that the Inspector General's reports are easily accessible to both Congress and the public. This increased transparency will help to identify and address any issues within the DHS, ultimately leading to a more efficient and effective department.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 3846

Introduced on
2023-06-06

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/6/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Bill 118 hr 3846, also known as the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Transparency Act, aims to increase transparency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by requiring the DHS Inspector General to provide more detailed reports to Congress and the public.

The bill requires the DHS Inspector General to submit semiannual reports to Congress that include a detailed description of any investigations, audits, and inspections conducted by the Inspector General's office during that time period. These reports must also include information on any recommendations made by the Inspector General and the status of implementation of those recommendations by DHS.

Additionally, the bill requires the DHS Inspector General to make these reports publicly available on the DHS website within 30 days of submitting them to Congress. This will allow the public to have access to important information about the activities and findings of the Inspector General's office. Overall, the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Transparency Act seeks to improve accountability and oversight within the DHS by ensuring that the Inspector General's reports are easily accessible to both Congress and the public. This increased transparency will help to identify and address any issues within the DHS, ultimately leading to a more efficient and effective department.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance transparency regarding reports conducted by the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact
Accounting and auditing
Congressional oversight
Department of Homeland Security
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Federal officials
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information

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Latest Action6/6/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.