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HR8142119th Congress

Special Events Program Alignment Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Representative Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7]

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Summary

Moves the Department of Homeland Security's Special Events Program into the Office of Situational Awareness. The bill would require that transfer within 180 days of enactment and that all functions, personnel, assets, records, and unspent balances accompany the program notwithstanding any other provision of law, and it does not create new funding, authorities, or a sunset.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

DHS moves special events program

This bill would require the Secretary of Homeland Security to transfer the DHS "Special Events Program" to the Office of Situational Awareness. The transfer would have to happen not later than 180 days after enactment. All functions, personnel, assets, records, and any unspent funds tied to the program would move with it, notwithstanding other law. The change would mainly affect DHS staff and the Office of Situational Awareness and could improve or temporarily disrupt support to state, local, and private event organizers.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7]

PA • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 3/27/2026

Roll Call Votes

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