Department of Homeland Security Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Act
H.R. 2901119th Congress

Department of Homeland Security Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Act

Introduced in the HouseRep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS-2)6 sections · 1 min read
Version: ih · Apr 20, 2026

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the Department of Homeland Security Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Act.

Section 2. Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

Section 705 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 345) is amended—

(1) in subsection (a), by inserting appointed pursuant to section 103(d)(3), before who shall report;

(2) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and

(3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection:

(b) Assignment of personnel

The Secretary shall assign to the Officer permanent staff and resources to assist the Officer in carrying out the duties of the Officer under subsection (a).

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