Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis Training Act

House Bill

H.R. 7436

119th Congress

Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis Training Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 9, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Seth Magaziner

D - RI

Cosponsors

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Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill would establish formal training requirements for intelligence analysts at the Department of Homeland Security. It aims to ensure that the people responsible for identifying and analyzing threats to America's safety—from terrorism to cyberattacks—have standardized, up-to-date skills and knowledge. Better-trained analysts could mean earlier detection of threats and more effective protection for communities across the country.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Introduced2/9/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

ChamberHouse

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Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis Training Act

This bill would establish formal training requirements for intelligence analysts at the Department of Homeland Security. It aims to ensure that the people responsible for identifying and analyzing threats to America's safety—from terrorism to cyberattacks—have

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This bill would establish formal training requirements for intelligence analysts at the Department of Homeland Security. It aims to ensure that the people responsible for identifying and analyzing threats to America's safety—from terrorism to cyberattacks—have standardized, up-to-date skills and knowledge. Better-trained analysts could mean earlier detection of threats and more effective protection for communities across the country.

Bill Number: 7436
Introduced: 2/9/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

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Title: Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis Training Act
Bill Number: 7436
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Introduced: 2/9/2026
Summary: This bill would establish formal training requirements for intelligence analysts at the Department of Homeland Security. It aims to ensure that the people responsible for identifying and analyzing threats to America's safety—from terrorism to cyberattacks—have standardized, up-to-date skills and kno

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would establish formal training requirements for intelligence analysts at the Department of Homeland Security. It aims to ensure that the people responsible for identifying and analyzing threats to America's safety—from terrorism to cyberattacks—have standardized, up-to-date skills and knowledge. Better-trained analysts could mean earlier detection of threats and more effective protection for communities across the country.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates mandatory training standards for DHS intelligence analysts who assess threats ranging from terrorism to cybersecurity to border security
Ensures analysts have consistent, professional-level skills in evaluating intelligence information that protects American communities
Addresses gaps in analyst preparation that could affect the quality of threat assessments reaching federal, state, and local officials
Represents an investment in the workforce responsible for identifying dangers before they reach American families and businesses

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect the approximately 2,000+ intelligence professionals working within DHS's Office of Intelligence and Analysis, requiring them to meet specific training benchmarks. For everyday Americans, the impact would be indirect but potentially significant: better-trained analysts could provide more accurate threat warnings to local law enforcement, improved security assessments for critical infrastructure like power grids and water systems, and more reliable intelligence briefings that inform security decisions affecting public spaces, transportation, and cyber defense.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7436, 119th Congress (2026). "Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis Training Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7436

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