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US HB2901

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bennie Thompson

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability4/10/2025
Homeland Security4/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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