Homeland Security Improvement Act
This bill, titled the Homeland Security Improvement Act, creates a new independent commission to oversee border security activities and improve transparency within the Department of Homeland Security. The commission would consist of 30 members appointed by congressional leaders and would include representatives from border communities, civil rights groups, law enforcement, and tribal officials to evaluate policies and make recommendations. The bill also establishes an Ombudsman office to handle complaints from individuals affected by border and immigration enforcement, provides mandatory training for border agents focused on civil rights and community relations, and requires detailed data collection on border stops and enforcement actions to improve accountability.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 4, 2026
Last action Mar 4, 2026
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Mar 4, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Mar 4, 2026
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Ben Ray Luján
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