Requires DHS to notify Congress of serious injuries or deaths in custody and investigate such incidents.

The Department of Homeland Security Accountability Act of 2026 mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to notify Congress within 72 hours of any serious bodily injury or death of an individual in DHS custody or resulting from DHS employee actions. The Secretary must also investigate these incidents, ensuring investigations are conducted by DHS employees outside the chain of command, preserving video recordings, and placing involved employees on administrative leave. Reports on these investigations must be submitted to Congress within seven days.

Requires DHS to notify Congress of serious injuries or deaths in custody and investigate such incidents.

The Department of Homeland Security Accountability Act of 2026 mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to notify Congress within 72 hours of any serious bodily injury or death of an individual in DHS custody or resulting from DHS employee actions. The Secretary must also investigate these incidents, ensuring investigations are conducted by DHS employees outside the chain of command, preserving video recordings, and placing involved employees on administrative leave. Reports on these investigations must be submitted to Congress within seven days.