Us Congress House Bill HB5729

Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 9/26/23
• Refer: 9/26/23
• Report Pass: 9/25/24

Caption

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish a Homeland Intelligence Experts Group, and for other purposes.

Impact

If enacted, this legislation may significantly limit the activities of the Department of Homeland Security by restricting its ability to form new advisory groups or initiatives that align with the functions of the proposed Homeland Intelligence Experts Group. Proponents of the bill argue that this is a necessary step to ensure accountability and to redirect funds towards immediate and effective security measures rather than establishing potentially redundant committees.

Summary

House Bill 5729 aims to prohibit the use of federal funds for the establishment of a Homeland Intelligence Experts Group and for similar initiatives within the Department of Homeland Security. The bill was introduced on September 26, 2023, by a group of representatives concerned about how resources are allocated in the context of national security efforts. The primary intent is to prevent the creation of what some legislators view as unnecessary bureaucratic entities that could drain financial resources that might otherwise be used for more pressing homeland security needs.

Contention

The bill may face opposition from those who believe that establishing expert groups can provide critical strategic insights and improve operational effectiveness in addressing complex homeland security threats. Critics may argue that limiting the formation of such groups could hinder the Department of Homeland Security's capacity for comprehensive intelligence analysis, thereby affecting overall national security. This contention reflects broader concerns about how best to allocate limited resources in a way that strengthens, rather than weakens, the nation's security posture.