DHS CANDOR Act

This bill would require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue, within 90 days, a department-wide policy setting standards for public communications, such as press releases and social media posts. Materials would need to be accurate and objective, avoid partisan or unsupported statements, be corrected quickly when wrong, and be reviewed for compliance with laws including the Hatch Act and the Information Quality Act. The bill sets rules for how employees mention department activities on personal social media, requires approval and public listing of official social media accounts, and requires annual training for all department personnel. The Inspector General would audit compliance within one year and report to Congress each year.

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Sponsors

• Shri Thanedar Democrat sponsor
• 1 cosponsors