S.3997

Homeland Security Improvement Act

Introduced·3/4/26

Homeland Security Improvement Act aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and community engagement within the Department of Homeland Security.

The Homeland Security Improvement Act seeks to increase transparency, accountability, and community engagement within the Department of Homeland Security, provide independent oversight of border security activities, and improve training for U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents and officers. It establishes the Department of Homeland Security Border Oversight Commission to review border security and immigration enforcement activities. The Act also creates the Office of the Ombudsman for Border and Immigration-Related Concerns to handle complaints and provide recommendations.

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Where it stands

Current
Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Mar 4

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.