H.R. 7574, the ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026, passed the House on July 13, 2026.
H.R. 7574 — ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026
What it does
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to reorganize its Engagement, Liaison, and Outreach (ELO) office within 120 days, identifying redundant positions and functions, then realigning it under a different directorate (Partner Engagement within Intelligence & Analysis). The bill aims to reduce duplication, improve coordination with law enforcement agencies, and establish clearer communication protocols—while freezing any expansion of the ELO office until the reorganization plan is submitted and implementation begins.
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What happens next
H.R. 7574 passed the House. It now moves to the other chamber.
Who is behind it
Filed by Gabe Evans. Cosponsored by Dan Goldman and Nellie Pou.