To require the Secretary of Homeland Security and any entity that contracts with the Department of Homeland Security to grant access to Members of Congress to covered facilities to carry out oversight responsibilities, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-05-12

The proposal would require the Department of Homeland Security and its contractors to allow members of Congress to visit and inspect their facilities so lawmakers can oversee how the agency operates. This would give Congress better access to check on DHS operations, facilities, and contractor activities to ensure they're following the law and spending money appropriately. The bill is currently being reviewed by two House committees to determine which parts fall under their jurisdiction.