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 access granted to the Department of Government Efficiency, data supplied to them, and evaluations of access requests. It also addresses policies regarding access to information systems and data by non-employees, investigations into data access by the Office of Personnel Management, and the implementation of a hiring freeze.
Expected Effects
This resolution will likely lead to increased oversight of the Department of Homeland Security by the House of Representatives. The requested documents could reveal potential vulnerabilities in data security or inefficiencies in workforce management. The resolution may also highlight the impact of the hiring freeze on the department's operations.
Potential Benefits
- Increased transparency and accountability within the Department of Homeland Security.
- Identification of potential security vulnerabilities in DHS data systems.
- Improved understanding of the impact of hiring freezes on DHS workforce.
- Enhanced congressional oversight of executive branch activities.
- Potential for improved data security policies and workforce management practices.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for sensitive information to be disclosed, compromising national security.
- Burden on the Department of Homeland Security to compile and transmit the requested documents.
- Risk of political misuse of the information obtained.
- Possible delays in DHS operations due to the time and resources required to comply with the resolution.
- Could lead to a chilling effect on internal communication within DHS.
Constitutional Alignment
This resolution aligns with the principle of congressional oversight, as outlined in Article I, Section 1 of the Constitution, which grants all legislative powers to Congress. The request for information falls under Congress's power to investigate and oversee the executive branch. The resolution also implicates the separation of powers doctrine, as it seeks to ensure that the executive branch is accountable to the legislative branch.
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).