Department of Homeland Security Policy Issuance Review Act

Hozzl · 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6231 Department of Homeland Security Policy Issuance Review Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/14/2025, 7:03 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6231

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 6231

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6231

Bill HR 6231 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since September 24, 2024. Bill HR 6231 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 6, 2023. Bill HR 6231's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 753. as of December 19, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6231

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6231

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Department of Homeland Security

- Government information and archives

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6231

Department of Homeland Security Policy Issuance Review Act

To 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.

Comments

Ricardo Gregory

456

10 months ago

I don't like this new bill about Homeland Security. It's gonna mess things up for me and my family. Why they gotta make things so complicated? I just want things to stay the same. This bill is gonna cause a lot of problems for us regular folks. I wish they would just leave things alone.