H.R.es113 - Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relating to Department of Homeland Security policies and activities related to the security of Department information and data and the recruitment and retention of its workforce. (119th Congress)
Summary
H.Res.113 directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide the House of Representatives with documents related to DHS policies and activities concerning data security and workforce management. The resolution seeks information on DHS interactions with the Department of Government Efficiency, data access policies, and the impact of a hiring freeze. It also requests data on employee resignations and the designation of national security employees.
Expected Effects
The immediate effect will be increased oversight of the Department of Homeland Security by the House of Representatives. The resolution could lead to changes in DHS policies related to data security, employee hiring, and inter-agency cooperation. It may also reveal potential vulnerabilities in DHS data security practices.
Potential Benefits
- Increased transparency and accountability of the Department of Homeland Security.
- Potential identification of vulnerabilities in data security practices.
- Improved understanding of the impact of hiring freezes on DHS operations.
- Enhanced congressional oversight of executive branch activities.
- Possible improvements in DHS workforce management policies.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Potential strain on DHS resources to compile and transmit the requested documents.
- Risk of exposing sensitive information if documents are not properly redacted.
- Possible delays in DHS operations due to the time required to comply with the resolution.
- Potential for political disputes over the interpretation of the documents.
- Could be used for political grandstanding rather than genuine oversight.
Constitutional Alignment
This resolution aligns with the principle of congressional oversight, a key aspect of the separation of powers. Article I, Section 1 of the Constitution grants all legislative powers to Congress, implying the power to investigate and oversee the executive branch. The request for information falls under Congress's implied power to obtain information necessary for informed decision-making and potential legislation.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).