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US HB2901
Bill
Status
4/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bennie Thompson
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 705 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties to be formally appointed pursuant to section 103(d)(3), which governs presidential appointments requiring Senate confirmation
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Mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to assign permanent staff and resources to the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties to support their duties
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Introduced April 10, 2025, by Rep. Thompson of Mississippi with 10 Democratic co-sponsors and referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security
Legislative Description
Department of Homeland Security Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Act
Civil rights and liberties, minority issues
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
4/10/2025