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H.R. 7436 119th Congress House

Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis Training Act

Official title: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to implement a standardized training program for employees of the Offic… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to implement a standardized training program for employees of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 9, 2026 Introduced by: Seth Magaziner Democratic · Rhode Island See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 16, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sep 16, 2026 · 12:12 PM EDT
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16, 2026 · 12:12 PM EDT
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5901-5902)
Sep 16, 2026 · 12:12 PM EDT
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 16, 2026 · 12:04 PM EDT
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7436.
Sep 16, 2026 · 12:04 PM EDT
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5901-5903)
Sep 16, 2026 · 12:04 PM EDT
Mr. Van Epps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. (consideration: CR H5901-5903)
Sep 14, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 714.
Sep 14, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-815.
Jun 24, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
Jun 24, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 14, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
May 14, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 10, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Feb 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis Training Act

This bill requires the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to implement training programs for new I&A employees, including training on federal privacy rights and civil liberties.

Specifically, I&A must implement standard, entry-level training for all new hires, including training on federal privacy rights, civil rights, civil liberties, and information practices.

New hires in analytic positions must also receive training on (1) intelligence community (IC) analytic standards; and (2) I&A’s mission to integrate intelligence operations DHS-wide and to share intelligence with state, local, tribal, territorial, and private sector partners.

New hires in open-source intelligence collection positions must also receive training on (1) principles of open-source intelligence collection and data management, including how to navigate sources and use data in accordance with federal law and policy; and (2) IC open-source intelligence collection standards and related DHS authorities.

Further, I&A must develop specialized training curricula, including raw intelligence release authority training, to improve I&A operations and promote professional development. I&A must periodically provide employees with a list of specialized training offered by other IC elements and the Department of Defense (DOD). I&A must also implement a system to track employee completion of training.

Finally, the Government Accountability Office must submit a report to Congress on the implementation of these provisions, including a comparison of training developed under these provisions and training provided by other IC elements and DOD.

 Hearings & markups 2
 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 4429 Cross-Congress related bill Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis Training Act
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2 Republican 1
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Pou, Nellie
New Jersey · May 20, 2026
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Pfluger, August
Texas · Feb 9, 2026
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Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Feb 9, 2026
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