H.R. 2901

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain improvements with respect to the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · April 10, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Thompson of Mississippi · Committee: Committee on Homeland Security

Table of contents

• H.R. 2901
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Department of Homeland Security Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Act.

SEC. 2. Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

• Section 705 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 () is amended— 6 U.S.C. 345
  • in subsection (a), by inserting before ;
  • by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and
    • (b) Assignment of personnel
      • The Secretary shall assign to the Officer permanent staff and resources to assist the Officer in carrying out the duties of the Officer under subsection (a).
  • by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection: