I&A Mission Reorientation Act of 2026

This section establishes the official short title of the Act as the 'I&A Mission Reorientation Act of 2026.' This is the name by which the legislation will be commonly known and referenced.

This section outlines Congress's findings regarding the critical role of the DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) in supporting various government levels and private entities. It emphasizes the need for a mutual, two-way flow of information, collaboration, and trust, and states that I&A's intelligence support to the Secretary of Homeland Security should complement its broader stakeholder-facing mission.

This core provision amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to explicitly require the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) to prioritize its operational mission of providing timely and efficient intelligence support to State, local, Tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments and private sector entities. It mandates specific actions: identifying emerging threats with forward-deployed capabilities, facilitating two-way information sharing, maintaining robust engagement with fusion centers, and ensuring support to departmental leadership does not hinder or deprioritize these broader responsibilities.

This section requires the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis to submit a report to specific Congressional committees within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The report must detail steps taken to implement the mission realignment, progress in enhancing two-way information sharing, metrics used to evaluate effectiveness, and any necessary resource or organizational changes.

This section clarifies that nothing in the Act may be construed to alter or otherwise change the existing watchlisting functions of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis. This ensures that the mission realignment does not inadvertently impact or disrupt these critical security operations.