U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) announced his legislation to improve coordination and information sharing between intelligence agencies passed the House recently.
The legislation, the DHS Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program, would require analysts within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office of the Director of National Intelligence’s Civilian Joint Duty Program, would require some employees in DHS to participate in the ODNI’s rotational program. Mackenzie said the legislation would enhance information sharing and improve coordination between agencies.
“Information-sharing is one of the most important tools we have to protect Americans, and it’s essential that we prioritize it throughout the Department of Homeland Security,” Mackenzie said. “At workplaces across the country, rotational experience builds stronger teams, breaks down silos, and improves performance. Earlier in my career, serving on the Pennsylvania Workforce Development Board and as Republican Chair of the Pennsylvania House Labor and Industry Committee, I saw firsthand how programs like this strengthen communication, build institutional knowledge, and help organizations achieve their mission. Applying that same model here will give DHS analysts broader experience across the intelligence community so they can better support law enforcement, respond to emerging risks, and help keep our country safe.”
The bill passed unanimously in committee and on the House floor. Mackenzie introduced the bill in March.
“In this rapidly evolving threat environment, I am pleased to support Congressman Mackenzie’s ‘DHS Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program and Law Enforcement Support Act,’ which will enable DHS intelligence analysts to broaden their expertise by gaining experience across different intelligence components. I urge the Senate to pass this legislation to enhance DHS’s information-sharing capacity and deepen coordination across the intelligence community,” House Homeland Security Committee Chair Andrew Garbarino said.
The bill will now be considered by the U.S. Senate.