Bills · HRES 114
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 114Congressional-executive branch relationsDepartment of Homeland Security
Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relating to Department of Homeland Security policies and activities related to domestic preparedness and collective response to terrorism and the Department's cybersecurity activities.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it represents a key function of Congress: oversight of the executive branch. By demanding these documents, the House of Representatives is trying to understand how the Department of Homeland Security is managing its critical responsibilities, particularly regarding national security preparedness and cybersecurity.
If this resolution is adopted and the documents are provided, it could offer transparency into how federal funds are being distributed (or withheld) and how the Department is adapting to new presidential directives. This information helps voters and their representatives assess whether DHS policies are effectively protecting the nation from terrorism and cyberattacks. If the resolution doesn't pass or the documents are not transmitted, Congress and the public would have less insight into these important decisions and their potential impact on national security.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide specific documents to the House of Representatives.
This establishes a formal request for information from the legislative branch to the executive branch, enabling congressional oversight.
PROVISION 02
Requests documentation related to any pause in Department of Homeland Security (DHS) financial assistance since January 20, 2025.
This aims to provide transparency on funding decisions that could impact domestic preparedness and response capabilities.
PROVISION 03
Seeks documentation regarding DHS's implementation of several specific Executive Orders and an Office of Management and Budget memo.
This allows Congress to scrutinize how new executive directives are being applied within a key national security department.
PROVISION 04
Asks for documents evaluating potential risks to domestic preparedness, terrorism response, or cybersecurity from these funding pauses or executive order implementations.
This focuses on understanding the national security implications of recent departmental policy changes.
PROVISION 05
Includes requests for documentation on communications with outside organizations about these issues.
This provides insight into how DHS collaborates and communicates with external partners regarding critical national security matters.
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSMAR 4
Reported adversely by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-10.
MAR 4
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 6.
FEB 5
Submitted in House
FEB 5
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 114
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedFeb 5, 2025
Last actionMar 4, 2025
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 5, 2025
House Res.HRES 114Congressional-executive branch relationsDepartment of Homeland Security
Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relating to Department of Homeland Security policies and activities related to domestic preparedness and collective response to terrorism and the Department's cybersecurity activities.
INTRODUCED FEB 5, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 4, 2025
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