Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act

This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to strengthen oversight of how the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) handles intelligence information. It requires DHS intelligence personnel to share, retain, and disseminate intelligence in ways that protect privacy rights and civil liberties, as determined by the Chief Privacy Officer and Civil Rights Officer. Key provisions include mandatory training for staff handling intelligence on privacy laws (like the Privacy Act of 1974) and new coordination with DHS’s Intelligence and Analysis Under Secretary to ensure compliance. The bill directly affects DHS intelligence personnel who analyze, review, or disseminate intelligence data.