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HOMELAND SECURITY MARKUP ADVISORY: Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations & Management

July 31, 2012

H.R. 5913: The DHS Accountability Act of 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, August 1, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) will chair a markup of H.R. 5913, the DHS Accountability Act, creating an independent, top-to-bottom examination of deficiencies in Department of Homeland Security leadership and management structure. The Act is a product of five oversight hearings examining widespread corruption, low morale, inefficiency and waste of taxpayer dollars, and comes ten yearssince the inception of the DHS. It is co-sponsored by the Subcommittee’s Ranking Member, Congressman Bill Keating (D-MA).

Notable facts related to H.R. 5913:

Creates an independent8-member advisory panel appointed by the legislative and executive branches to assess DHS management structure and capabilities.

Excessive bureaucracy, waste, ineffectivenessand lack of transparency have hindered DHS operations and wasted taxpayer dollars.

Accountability Act of 2012 - Bill Text