House bill · H.R. 7574 (119th Congress)

ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jul 14, 2026

Sponsor: Gabe Evans (U.S. Representative, CO-8, Republican)

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Summary

ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026 This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop a comprehensive plan to reorganize its Engagement, Liaison, and Outreach (ELO) Office and submit such plan to Congress. The bill also limits certain DHS actions until DHS submits the plan to Congress and certifies that it is being implemented. ELO is part of DHS's Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A). ELO manages strategic relationships with I&A’s international stakeholders and federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and private sector partners, including by facilitating intelligence and information sharing. Under the bill, the plan must identify redundant or non-essential positions, programs, or functions within ELO; specify how reorganization of ELO will address such redundant or non-essential positions, programs, or functions; realign essential functions and personnel of ELO within the Partner Engagement directorate of I&A; and improve the management and coordination of strategic relationships with priority law enforcement agencies. Until DHS submits this plan to Congress and certifies that it is being implemented, DHS may not (1) expand the staffing, budget, or programmatic scope of ELO; or (2) establish new offices duplicating the mission of ELO or the Partner Engagement directorate without congressional authorization.

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In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

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

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Full history

Jul 14, 2026
Sent to the executive
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
U.S. Senate
Jul 13, 2026
Considered Under Suspension of the rules. (consideration: cr H4398-4400)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4398-4400)
Jul 13, 2026
Considered Under Suspension of the rules. (consideration: cr H4398-4400)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4398-4400)
Jul 13, 2026
Considered Under Suspension of the rules. (consideration: cr H4398-4400)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4398-4400)
Jul 13, 2026
Debate - the House Proceeded With Forty Minutes of Debate on H.R. 7574.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7574.
U.S. House of Representatives

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Jul 13, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 13, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 13, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 13, 2026
Passed a chamber
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4399)
U.S. House of Representatives
Jul 9, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 640.
Jul 9, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 640.
Jul 9, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 640.
Jul 9, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-736.
Jul 9, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-736.
Jul 9, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-736.
Jun 24, 2026
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 24, 2026
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 24, 2026
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 24, 2026
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 3.
Jun 24, 2026
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 3.
U.S. House
Jun 24, 2026
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 3.
Jun 24, 2026
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 3.
May 14, 2026
In committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
May 14, 2026
In committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
May 14, 2026
In committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
May 14, 2026
Committee vote
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 14, 2026
Committee vote
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 14, 2026
Committee vote
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
Feb 14, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Feb 14, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Feb 14, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Feb 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
Feb 13, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
U.S. House of Representatives

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