Department of Homeland Security Policy Issuance Review Act

12/20/2024, 11:56 AM

Department of Homeland Security Policy Issuance Review Act

This bill requires the Management Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security to periodically review policy issuance documents (such as department-level directives and instructions, but excluding certain documents such as those published in the Federal Register). The bill also requires the directorate to brief Congress on various aspects of this review process within 180 days of enactment and annually thereafter.

Bill 118 hr 6231, also known as the Department of Homeland Security Policy Issuance Review Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a process for the review and approval of policy issuances within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Under this bill, the Secretary of Homeland Security would be required to establish a process for the review and approval of all policy issuances within the department. This process would include a requirement for the Secretary to consult with relevant stakeholders, such as Congress, before issuing any new policies.

Additionally, the bill would require the Secretary to submit an annual report to Congress detailing all policy issuances made by the department during the previous year. This report would include information on the purpose of each policy issuance, the stakeholders consulted during the review process, and any feedback received on the policies. Overall, the Department of Homeland Security Policy Issuance Review Act aims to increase transparency and accountability within the DHS by establishing a clear process for the review and approval of department policies. This bill is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate fate will depend on the support it receives from lawmakers.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 6231
Introduced on
2023-11-06
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

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9/24/2024
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Purpose and Summary

Department of Homeland Security Policy Issuance Review Act

This bill requires the Management Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security to periodically review policy issuance documents (such as department-level directives and instructions, but excluding certain documents such as those published in the Federal Register). The bill also requires the directorate to brief Congress on various aspects of this review process within 180 days of enactment and annually thereafter.

Bill 118 hr 6231, also known as the Department of Homeland Security Policy Issuance Review Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a process for the review and approval of policy issuances within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Under this bill, the Secretary of Homeland Security would be required to establish a process for the review and approval of all policy issuances within the department. This process would include a requirement for the Secretary to consult with relevant stakeholders, such as Congress, before issuing any new policies.

Additionally, the bill would require the Secretary to submit an annual report to Congress detailing all policy issuances made by the department during the previous year. This report would include information on the purpose of each policy issuance, the stakeholders consulted during the review process, and any feedback received on the policies. Overall, the Department of Homeland Security Policy Issuance Review Act aims to increase transparency and accountability within the DHS by establishing a clear process for the review and approval of department policies. This bill is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate fate will depend on the support it receives from lawmakers.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require a prioritized policy issuance review process for the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics
Potential Impact
Congressional oversight•
Department of Homeland Security•
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Latest Summary9/24/2024

Department of Homeland Security Policy Issuance Review Act

This bill requires the Management Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security to periodically review policy issuance documents (such as department-level ...

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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 753.