H.R.1678

Homeland Security Improvement Act

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced in House Text

Enhances transparency, accountability, and community engagement within the Department of Homeland Security.

The bill aims to increase transparency, accountability, and community engagement within the Department of Homeland Security. It establishes an Ombudsman for Border and Immigration-Related Concerns to handle complaints and grievances. It also creates a Border Communities Liaison Office in each U.S. Border Patrol sector. The bill mandates data collection on stops and searches, and requires annual training for U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.

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Where it stands

Current
Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

1
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History

Feb 27, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Feb 27, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Feb 27, 2025

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.