March 27, 2026
Mr. Mackenzie (for himself and Mr. Vindman) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
To transfer the Special Events Program of the Department of Homeland Security to the Office of Situational Awareness of the Department, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Special Events Program Alignment Act of 2026
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Sec. 2. Transfer of DHS Special Events Program
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall transfer the program currently known as the Special Events Program
of the Department of Homeland Security to the Office of Situational Awareness of the Department, and all functions, personnel, assets, records, and unexpended balances of appropriations, authorizations, allocations, or other funds employed, held, or used in connection with the Special Events Program shall accompany such transfer.