DHS Acquisition Documentation Integrity Act
Latest action (22 Jul 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 9882, the DHS Acquisition Documentation Integrity Act, would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish new documentation and reporting requirements for "major acquisition programs" at the Department of Homeland Security—generally programs expected to cost at least $300 million over their life-cycle, or those otherwise designated as major due to size, risk, or strategic importance. The bill requires DHS component and office heads, under the Under Secretary for Management, to maintain complete and accurate acquisition records, including cost estimates, schedules, performance requirements, cost-benefit analyses, and acquisition strategies, following best practices identified by the Government Accountability Office. It also requires reporting to Congress within 30 days whenever a program experiences a "breach"—defined as a significant cost overrun, schedule delay, or failure to meet performance goals—with detailed explanations, updated baselines, and remediation plans.
The bill primarily affects DHS management offices and component agencies responsible for large procurement and acquisition programs, as well as the two congressional committees (House Homeland Security and Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs) that would receive breach reports. It aims to improve oversight, transparency, and accountability in how DHS tracks and reports on costly acquisition programs.
The bill was introduced on July 22, 2026, by Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI), with Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) as a cosponsor, and has been referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. As with most introduced bills, it would need committee consideration, House and Senate approval, and the President’s signature to become law.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on July 22, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9882 do?
- H.R. 9882, the DHS Acquisition Documentation Integrity Act, would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish new documentation and reporting requirements for "major acquisition programs" at the Department of Homeland Security—generally programs expected to cost at least $300 million over their life-cycle, or those otherwise designated as major due to size, risk, or strategic importance. The bill requires DHS component and office heads, under the Under Secretary for Management, to maintain complete and accurate acquisition records, including cost estimates, schedules, performance requirements, cost-benefit analyses, and acquisition strategies, following best practices identified by the Government Accountability Office. It also requires reporting to Congress within 30 days whenever a program experiences a "breach"—defined as a significant cost overrun, schedule delay, or failure to meet performance goals—with detailed explanations, updated baselines, and remediation plans. The bill primarily affects DHS management offices and component agencies responsible for large procurement and acquisition programs, as well as the two congressional committees (House Homeland Security and Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs) that would receive breach reports. It aims to improve oversight, transparency, and accountability in how DHS tracks and reports on costly acquisition programs. The bill was introduced on July 22, 2026, by Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI), with Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) as a cosponsor, and has been referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. As with most introduced bills, it would need committee consideration, House and Senate approval, and the President’s signature to become law.
- Has H.R. 9882 become law?
- Not yet. As of 22 Jul 2026, H.R. 9882 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9882?
- H.R. 9882 was sponsored by Rep. Shri Thanedar [D-MI13] (Democrat-MI), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9882?
- Introduced (22 Jul 2026).
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