DHS Intelligence Transparency and Oversight Program Office and Ombuds Act

This bill establishes a new Intelligence Transparency and Oversight Program Office and an Ombuds within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Ombuds, a senior career official with expertise in intelligence and civil rights, will advise DHS on safeguarding objectivity, preventing politicization of intelligence, and protecting civil rights during intelligence activities. Key duties include providing confidential forums for staff concerns about bias or civil liberties abuses, making recommendations to intelligence component leaders, and helping decide what intelligence information can be shared publicly without compromising security. The Ombuds must report annually to Congress on activities, findings, and recommendations.