Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis Training Act
Latest action (16 Sep 2026): On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
What this bill does
H.R. 7436 would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, to establish a standardized entry-level training curriculum for employees of the Department's Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A). New hires would need to begin this training within 90 days of their start date, before assuming official duties, and it would cover civil rights, civil liberties, privacy protections, and related laws. Employees in analytic or open-source intelligence collection positions would receive additional specialized training tied to intelligence community standards. The bill also directs development of advanced training, a system to track completion, and periodic public listings of available specialized courses.
The bill primarily affects DHS's Office of Intelligence and Analysis and its workforce, particularly new hires, analysts, and open-source collection personnel. It also allows training to be extended to other DHS intelligence components. The Under Secretary would be required to report to relevant congressional committees on implementation over several years, and the Government Accountability Office would later assess how the training compares with practices at other intelligence agencies and the Department of Defense.
The bill passed the House on September 16, 2026, by voice vote after being amended, and now goes to the Senate for consideration. It would need Senate passage and the President's signature to become law.
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Official summary
Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis Training Act
This bill requires the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to implement training programs for new I&A employees, including training on federal privacy rights and civil liberties.
Specifically, I&A must implement standard, entry-level training for all new hires, including training on federal privacy rights, civil rights, civil liberties, and information practices.
New hires in analytic positions must also receive training on (1) intelligence community (IC) analytic standards; and (2) I&A’s mission to integrate intelligence operations DHS-wide and to share intelligence with state, local, tribal, territorial, and private sector partners.
New hires in open-source intelligence collection positions must also receive training on (1) principles of open-source intelligence collection and data management, including how to navigate sources and use data in accordance with federal law and policy; and (2) IC open-source intelligence collection standards and related DHS authorities.
Further, I&A must develop specialized training curricula, including raw intelligence release authority training, to improve I&A operations and promote professional development. I&A must periodically provide employees with a list of specialized training offered by other IC elements and the Department of Defense (DOD). I&A must also implement a system to track employee completion of training.
Finally, the Government Accountability Office must submit a report to Congress on the implementation of these provisions, including a comparison of training developed under these provisions and training provided by other IC elements and DOD.
Timeline
16 Sep 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
24 Jun 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 7436 do?
- H.R. 7436 would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, to establish a standardized entry-level training curriculum for employees of the Department's Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A). New hires would need to begin this training within 90 days of their start date, before assuming official duties, and it would cover civil rights, civil liberties, privacy protections, and related laws. Employees in analytic or open-source intelligence collection positions would receive additional specialized training tied to intelligence community standards. The bill also directs development of advanced training, a system to track completion, and periodic public listings of available specialized courses. The bill primarily affects DHS's Office of Intelligence and Analysis and its workforce, particularly new hires, analysts, and open-source collection personnel. It also allows training to be extended to other DHS intelligence components. The Under Secretary would be required to report to relevant congressional committees on implementation over several years, and the Government Accountability Office would later assess how the training compares with practices at other intelligence agencies and the Department of Defense. The bill passed the House on September 16, 2026, by voice vote after being amended, and now goes to the Senate for consideration. It would need Senate passage and the President's signature to become law.
- Has H.R. 7436 become law?
- Not yet. As of 16 Sep 2026, H.R. 7436 is passed house (senate next).
- Who sponsored H.R. 7436?
- H.R. 7436 was sponsored by Rep. Seth Magaziner [D-RI2] (Democrat-RI), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 7436?
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (16 Sep 2026).
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