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US HB7436

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Seth Magaziner

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Requires DHS to implement standardized entry-level intelligence training for all new Office of Intelligence and Analysis employees, beginning within 90 days of hire and including training on civil rights, civil liberties, and Privacy Act requirements

  • Mandates additional specialized training for analysts covering intelligence community standards, methodologies, and writing requirements, and for open source intelligence collectors covering collection techniques, data management, and legal parameters

  • Directs development of specialized and advanced training curricula, including raw intelligence release authority training, with quarterly publication of available training from other intelligence community elements and the Department of Defense

  • Takes effect one year after enactment, applying to new hires, employees with two years or less tenure, and those below GS-12; requires annual reports to Congress for five years on implementation

  • Requires GAO to submit a report within two years comparing the training program to those of other intelligence community elements and DOD, and identifying management improvements based on best practices

Legislative Description

Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis Training Act

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security2/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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