House bill · H.R. 2901 (119th Congress)

Department of Homeland Security Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Apr 10, 2025

Sponsor: Bennie G. Thompson (U.S. Representative, MS-2, Democratic)

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Summary

Would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to change the duties and authorities of the Department of Homeland Security's Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties.

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Committee

House Committee on Homeland Security · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

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Introduced
Introduced in House
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Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
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Apr 10, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
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Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.

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Apr 10, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.

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