Bills · HR 7773
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7773Armed Forces and National Security
Field Integration of Homeland Intelligence Act of 2026
INTRO MAR 3· LAST ACTION MAR 4
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to make the country safer by improving how intelligence is gathered and shared to prevent threats. If this bill becomes law, the intelligence gathering process for homeland security would become more localized and integrated with state and local efforts, which could lead to quicker responses and better understanding of specific regional threats. Without this bill, the Department of Homeland Security's intelligence office would likely continue its current centralized approach, potentially missing opportunities for closer collaboration and real-time support for local partners. This change could mean the difference in how effectively federal and local agencies detect and respond to security risks impacting communities across the U.S.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) to shift its main intelligence work from Washington, D.C. to regional field offices within two years.
This fundamentally changes how homeland security intelligence is organized and delivered, moving experts closer to local communities.
PROVISION 02
Mandates assigning at least one Intelligence Officer and one Intelligence Analyst to every fusion center, and an Intelligence Officer to each joint task force.
This directly integrates federal intelligence capabilities with local and state information-sharing hubs, fostering better collaboration.
PROVISION 03
Requires specific training for assigned personnel on civil rights, civil liberties, and privacy laws before they begin their field assignments.
This ensures that intelligence operations in the field are conducted with proper respect for individual rights and legal guidelines.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit various reports on the implementation progress, staffing plans, and operational impact of this decentralization.
These reports provide accountability and allow Congress to monitor the effectiveness and challenges of the new field-based intelligence model.
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R· Texas
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSMAR 4
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
MAR 3
Introduced in House
MAR 3
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
MAR 3
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7773
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 3, 2026
Last actionMar 4, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 3, 2026
House BillHR 7773Armed Forces and National Security
Field Integration of Homeland Intelligence Act of 2026
INTRODUCED MAR 3, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 4, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
0
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