Bill 118 s 5319, also known as the DHS Intelligence and Analysis Oversight and Transparency Act, aims to enhance oversight and transparency within the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A). The bill was introduced in the Senate on September 23, 2021, by Senator Gary Peters.
The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that the intelligence activities conducted by the DHS I&A are in compliance with the law and respect the civil liberties of individuals. The bill requires the DHS I&A to provide regular reports to Congress on its intelligence activities, including any assessments or products produced by the office.
Additionally, the bill establishes an independent oversight board to review the DHS I&A's intelligence activities and ensure that they are conducted in a lawful and ethical manner. The board will be composed of individuals with expertise in intelligence and civil liberties.
Furthermore, the bill requires the DHS I&A to establish policies and procedures for the handling and dissemination of intelligence information, including guidelines for protecting the privacy and civil liberties of individuals. The bill also requires the DHS I&A to conduct regular training for its employees on these policies and procedures.
Overall, the DHS Intelligence and Analysis Oversight and Transparency Act seeks to improve accountability and transparency within the DHS I&A to ensure that its intelligence activities are conducted in a responsible and lawful manner.