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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 7443State and local government operationsIntergovernmental relations

I&A Mission Reorientation Act of 2026

INTRO FEB 9· LAST ACTION SEP 16

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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Voters should care about this bill because it aims to improve how vital security information is shared with local communities and businesses across the country. If this bill becomes law, state and local law enforcement, first responders, and private companies could receive more timely, relevant, and actionable intelligence from the Department of Homeland Security. This could lead to better preparedness for emerging threats, more effective prevention of potential attacks, and improved response to incidents.

Without this bill, the current intelligence sharing might remain more focused on federal agencies, potentially leaving local partners with less prioritized access to crucial information. This bill seeks to strengthen the "homeland security enterprise" by ensuring that all levels of government and key private sector players are equally informed and equipped, which directly impacts the safety and security of all communities.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Requires the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) to equally prioritize and resource intelligence support for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments and private sector entities.

This ensures that local partners receive the same level of critical security information and resources as federal intelligence agencies.

PROVISION 02

Mandates I&A to facilitate two-way information sharing, meaning they must both receive intelligence from and disseminate actionable intelligence to these local partners.

This creates a collaborative intelligence environment where local insights inform national efforts and local entities receive tailored, useful data.

PROVISION 03

Directs I&A to maintain robust and sustained engagement with fusion centers.

Fusion centers are key hubs for local intelligence gathering and sharing, so strong engagement is crucial for effective collaboration.

PROVISION 04

Ensures that intelligence support provided by I&A to DHS leadership does not hinder or deprioritize its broader responsibilities to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments and private sector entities.

This provision prevents internal departmental needs from overshadowing the critical external mission to local and private partners.

PROVISION 05

Requires the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis to submit a report within 180 days detailing implementation steps, progress in two-way sharing, and any necessary resource or organizational changes.

This ensures accountability and transparency regarding the realignment of I&A's mission and its effectiveness.

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SEP 16

Mr. Van Epps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

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Considered under suspension of the rules.

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SEP 16

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7443.

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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

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BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 7443

Congress119th

StatusPassed House

IntroducedFeb 9, 2026

Last actionSep 16, 2026

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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 9, 2026

House BillHR 7443State and local government operationsIntergovernmental relations

I&A Mission Reorientation Act of 2026

INTRODUCED FEB 9, 2026· LAST ACTION SEP 16, 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Requires the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) to equally prioritize and resource intelligence support for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments and private sector entities.

This ensures that local partners receive the same level of critical security information and resources as federal intelligence agencies.

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Mandates I&A to facilitate two-way information sharing, meaning they must both receive intelligence from and disseminate actionable intelligence to these local partners.

This creates a collaborative intelligence environment where local insights inform national efforts and local entities receive tailored, useful data.

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Directs I&A to maintain robust and sustained engagement with fusion centers.

Fusion centers are key hubs for local intelligence gathering and sharing, so strong engagement is crucial for effective collaboration.

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This provision prevents internal departmental needs from overshadowing the critical external mission to local and private partners.

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This ensures accountability and transparency regarding the realignment of I&A's mission and its effectiveness.

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180 days after the date of enactment of this Act

Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis of DHS to submit a report detailing implementation steps, progress in two-way information sharing, metrics used, and any required resource/organizational changes.

GLOSSARY

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Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A): A specific office within the Department of Homeland Security responsible for gathering, analyzing, and sharing security intelligence.
Homeland Security Act of 2002: The law that established the Department of Homeland Security and outlined its various responsibilities and components.
Actionable intelligence: Security information that is clear, specific, and timely enough for a recipient to make decisions or take immediate action based on it.
Fusion centers: State and local centers that act as hubs for combining and analyzing information from various sources (like law enforcement, emergency services, and the private sector) to detect, prevent, and respond to criminal and terrorist activity.
Intelligence community: A group of distinct executive branch agencies and organizations that work separately and together to conduct intelligence activities to support the foreign policy and national security of the United States.
Forward-deployed intelligence capabilities: Security analysis and information-gathering resources that are positioned closer to or directly within the areas where potential threats or critical situations are emerging, rather than operating solely from a central location.

ACTION TIMELINE

34 EVENTS

SEP 16

Mr. Van Epps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

FLOOR

SEP 16

Considered under suspension of the rules.

FLOOR

SEP 16

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7443.

FLOOR

SEP 16

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

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H.R. 3106, (Mr. Kennedy of New York) the “Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025”; H.R. 5109, (Mr. Carter of Louisiana) To require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration of the United States to develop guidelines to improve returning citizens' access to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program, to assist individuals in custody of Federal, State, and local prisons in pre-applying or preparing applications for Transportation Worker Identification Credential cards, and to assist individuals requesting an appeal or waiver of preliminary determination of ineligibility, and for other purposes; H.R. 5517, (Mr. Langworthy) the “Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act”; H.R. 7427, (Ms. Goldman of New York) the “SAFE VISITS Act”; H.R. 7436, (Mr. Magaziner) the “Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis Training Act”; H.R. 7443, (Mr. Pfluger) the “I&A Mission Reorientation Act of 2026”; H.R. 7448, (Ms. Pou) the “Modernizing and Improving the National Terrorism Advisory System Act of 2026”; H.R. 7574, (Mr. Evans of Colorado) the “ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026”; H.R. 8168, (Mr. Van Epps) the “Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act”; H.R. 8535, (Mr. Walkinshaw) the “Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act”; H.R. 8770, (Mr. Strong) the “SAFEGUARDS Act of 2026"; H.R. 8874, (Mr. Carter of Louisiana) the “Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026”; H.R. 8897, (Mr. Mackenzie) the “Improving Travel for American Families Act”; H.R. 9327, (Mr. Joyce of Ohio) the “PEARL Act”; H.R. 9328, (Mrs. Biggs of South Carolina) the “Improving Travel for Military Members Act”; H.R. 9382, (Mr. Kennedy of New York) the “NEXUS for Families Act”; H.R. 9388, (Mr. Gimenez) the “One-Stop Pilot Program Extension Act”; H.R. 9391, (Mr. Garbarino) the “Reimbursable Screening Services Program Extension Act of 2026”; H.R. 9394, (Mr. Strong) the “Civil Preparedness for Agroterrorism Exercise Act of 2026”

Homeland Security Committee (house)Jun 24, 2026

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H.R. 7443, (Mr. Pfluger) the “I&A Mission Reorientation Act of 2026”; H.R. 7764, (Mr. Evans of CO) the “National Threat Evaluation and Reporting Program Reassignment and Funding Reform Act of 2026”; H.R. 7574, (Mr. Evans of CO) the “ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026”; H.R. 8142 (Mr. Mackenzie) the “Special Events Program Alignment Act of 2026”; H.R. 7448, (Ms. Pou) the “Modernizing and Improving the National Terrorism Advisory System Act of 2026”; H.R. 7427, (Mr. Goldman) the “Securing Access from Foreign Entities Visiting Internal Sites in the States Act” or “SAFE VISITS Act”; and H.R. 7436, (Mr. Magaziner) the “Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis Training Act”

Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Subcommittee (house)May 14, 2026

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