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H.R. 7574 119th Congress House

ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026

Official title: To provide for the reorganization and realignment of the Engagement, Liaison, and Outreach Office of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 13, 2026 Introduced by: Gabe Evans Republican · Colorado See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Congressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityExecutive agency funding and structure
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Became law
Jul 14, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 13, 2026 · 5:04 PM EDT
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 13, 2026 · 5:04 PM EDT
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4399)
Jul 13, 2026 · 5:04 PM EDT
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4399)
Jul 13, 2026 · 4:57 PM EDT
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7574.
Jul 13, 2026 · 4:57 PM EDT
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4398-4400)
Jul 13, 2026 · 4:57 PM EDT
Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 9, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 640.
Jul 9, 2026
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-736.
Jun 24, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 3.
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 14, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Feb 13, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Feb 13, 2026
Introduced in House
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop a comprehensive plan to reorganize its Engagement, Liaison, and Outreach (ELO) Office and submit such plan to Congress. The bill also limits certain DHS actions until DHS submits the plan to Congress and certifies that it is being implemented.

ELO is part of DHS's Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A). ELO manages strategic relationships with I&A’s international stakeholders and federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and private sector partners, including by facilitating intelligence and information sharing.

Under the bill, the plan must

  • identify redundant or non-essential positions, programs, or functions within ELO; 
  • specify how reorganization of ELO will address such redundant or non-essential positions, programs, or functions;
  • realign essential functions and personnel of ELO within the Partner Engagement directorate of I&A; and
  • improve the management and coordination of strategic relationships with priority law enforcement agencies.

Until DHS submits this plan to Congress and certifies that it is being implemented, DHS may not (1) expand the staffing, budget, or programmatic scope of ELO; or (2) establish new offices duplicating the mission of ELO or the Partner Engagement directorate without congressional authorization.

 Hearings & markups 2
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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Pou, Nellie
New Jersey · May 29, 2026
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Goldman, Daniel S.
New York · May 12, 2026
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