I&A Mission Reorientation Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill, introduced in Congress, changes how the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) handles intelligence. It requires the agency's intelligence office to prioritize helping local governments and private businesses just as much as it helps large federal agencies like the CIA or FBI.
• Local police, tribal leaders, and private companies would see a shift in how they work with the federal government. The law would require DHS to move away from a 'one-way street' where it only collects data from local groups, and instead focus on sending useful, 'actionable' security information back to them.
• The policy aims to address emerging threats more quickly by placing intelligence officers directly in local communities. This is intended to build trust and ensure that the people on the front lines of security—like local law enforcement—have the information they need to keep their communities safe.
• If passed, the head of DHS intelligence would have 180 days to report to Congress on how they are making these changes. The report must include specific measurements to prove that the agency is actually helping local and private partners effectively.
• The bill specifically states that these changes will not affect how the government maintains its 'watchlists.' It focuses strictly on how information is shared and how the agency's staff and money are used to support local security efforts.

Impact Analysis

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