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H.R. 7443119th CongressIntroduced Feb 9, 2026

I&A Mission Reorientation Act of 2026

Passed HouseArmed Forces and National SecurityMajor

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Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
Committees: Homeland Security Committee (primary)
Last action: Sep 16, 2026

This analysis was written for v3 (ENGROSSED IN HOUSE, Sep 16, 2026). REFERRED IN SENATE changed too little to need its own, so it reuses that one rather than a rewrite. The differences between the two are summarized above. View v3

Bottom line

The bill refocuses DHS I&A's intelligence efforts to enhance direct, two-way support and collaboration with non-federal partners, aiming for more effective and proactive homeland security.

What it actually does

This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to explicitly realign the mission of the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A). It mandates that I&A prioritize providing timely and efficient intelligence support to State, local, Tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments and private sector entities, ensuring this mission is not deprioritized by support provided to departmental leadership or other intelligence community elements. The bill requires I&A to identify emerging threats through forward-deployed capabilities, facilitate two-way information sharing, and maintain robust engagement with fusion centers.

Proponents argue

Proponents argue that this legislation strengthens homeland security by ensuring critical, actionable intelligence reaches the front lines of defense at State, local, Tribal, and territorial levels, as well as private sector entities. They contend it fosters better collaboration, a proactive approach to evolving threats, and corrects a perceived imbalance where I&A may have over-prioritized internal intelligence community needs, thereby improving national preparedness and response.

Opponents contend

Potential critics might argue that explicitly prioritizing external stakeholders could inadvertently weaken the intelligence support provided to the Secretary of Homeland Security and departmental leadership, potentially impacting high-level strategic decision-making. Concerns could also be raised regarding the scope and oversight of 'forward-deployed intelligence capabilities' and whether the existing mission already adequately addresses these priorities, making the realignment potentially redundant or creating new bureaucratic hurdles.

The bill is concise and straightforward, allowing for a quick and comprehensive understanding of its provisions within the time typically allotted for review.

Section 1

Short Title

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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.

GroupImpactMechanismScale

GroupGeneral public, legislative bodies, Department of Homeland SecurityImpactProvides a clear and concise name for the legislation, aiding in public and legislative discourse and identification.MechanismScale

Supporters argue

Provides a clear and concise name for the legislation, aiding in public and legislative discourse and ensuring easy reference.

Critics contend

No specific opposition is typically raised against the naming of legislation itself.

Section 2

Congressional Findings and Sense of Congress

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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.

Section 3(a)

Prioritizing Stakeholder Intelligence Support

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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.

Section 3(b)

Implementation Report to Congress

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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.

Section 3(c)

Preservation of Watchlisting Functions

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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.

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CosmeticWhat changed in REFERRED IN SENATEcompared with ENGROSSED IN HOUSE (Sep 16, 2026)

H.R. 7443119th CongressIntroduced Feb 9, 2026

I&A Mission Reorientation Act of 2026

Passed HouseArmed Forces and National SecurityMajor

View bill text

Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
Committees: Homeland Security Committee (primary)
Last action: Sep 16, 2026

Bottom line

The bill refocuses DHS I&A's intelligence efforts to enhance direct, two-way support and collaboration with non-federal partners, aiming for more effective and proactive homeland security.

What it actually does

Proponents argue

Opponents contend

The bill is concise and straightforward, allowing for a quick and comprehensive understanding of its provisions within the time typically allotted for review.

Section 1

Short Title

prominently featuredstraightforward

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.

GroupImpactMechanismScale

Supporters argue

Provides a clear and concise name for the legislation, aiding in public and legislative discourse and ensuring easy reference.

Critics contend

No specific opposition is typically raised against the naming of legislation itself.

Section 2

Congressional Findings and Sense of Congress

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Section 3(a)

Prioritizing Stakeholder Intelligence Support

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Section 3(b)

Implementation Report to Congress

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Section 3(c)

Preservation of Watchlisting Functions

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