I&A Mission Reorientation Act of 2026

HR 7443, the I&A Mission Reorientation Act of 2026, requires the DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) to prioritize supporting state, local, tribal, and territorial governments and private sector entities with timely intelligence. The bill mandates two-way information sharing (receiving from and sharing with these entities), maintains engagement with fusion centers, and ensures DHS leadership support doesn’t undermine this mission. It directs the I&A office to identify emerging threats through forward-deployed capabilities and report to Congress within 180 days on implementation progress and metrics for evaluating effectiveness. This bill directly affects DHS’s intelligence operations and the entities receiving their support, focusing on operational realignment rather than new funding or penalties.