Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis Training Act

Summary

Creates mandatory, standardized training for the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A). New hires and lower‑grade employees must complete an entry‑level intelligence curriculum (including civil rights, civil liberties, and Privacy Act training) before starting official duties, and the department must develop specialized and advanced courses, track training completion, and report to Congress. A Government Accountability Office (GAO) review comparing curricula and implementation across the intelligence community is also required.

• Mandates a standardized entry‑level intelligence training program for all DHS I&A employees.
• Entry training must begin within 90 days of a new hire’s start date and be completed before official duties begin.
• Training must include civil rights, civil liberties, and Privacy Act instruction.
• Role‑specific training required for analytic and open‑source collection positions, plus development of specialized and advanced curricula.
• DHS must track training completion and publish a quarterly list of interagency/DoD specialized training available to staff.
• Applies immediately to new hires and a phased group of current employees (≤2 years service and below GS‑12); other employees covered as appropriate.
• Under Secretary must report to Congress within two years and annually for five years on training implementation and completion.
• GAO must issue an independent report within two years comparing DHS I&A curricula and identifying management improvements.
• Does not specify funding levels or appropriations in the provided text.
• Amends existing statutory text to add the new training requirement and related reporting/oversight provisions.