Department of Homeland Security Policy Issuance Review Act
1/14/2025, 7:03 PMSummary 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 Bill Introduced since November 6, 2023. 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, 2024Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6231
Total Number of Sponsors
7Democrat Sponsors
7Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6231
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Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
Congressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityGovernment information and archivesAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6231
Department of Homeland Security Policy Issuance Review ActDepartment of Homeland Security Policy Issuance Review ActDepartment of Homeland Security Policy Issuance Review ActDepartment of Homeland Security Policy Issuance Review ActDepartment of Homeland Security Policy Issuance Review ActTo 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
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