{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://thanedar.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressmen-shri-thanedar-bennie-g-thompson-introduce-dhs-acquisition-documentation-integrity-act", "Congressmen Shri Thanedar, Bennie G. Thompson Introduce DHS Acquisition Documentation Integrity Act", "2026-07-24", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Shri Thanedar", "T000488", "thanedar.house.gov", "thanedar", "https://thanedar.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 This week, Congressman Shri Thanedar (D-MI-13) and Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS-02), Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Committee, introduced H.R.9882, the DHS Acquisition Documentation Integrity Act, legislation that creates objective procedures for how the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) should use public funds to carry out its responsibilities to protect our homeland.\n\n\u201cThe Department of Homeland Security\u2019s duties to protect the American people are some of our country\u2019s most serious,\u201d said Congressman Shri Thanedar. \u201cIn order to strengthen the American people\u2019s confidence in this work, our federal agencies must follow transparent processes when they spend taxpayer dollars. It\u2019s why I introduced the DHS Acquisition Documentation Integrity Act, legislation that requires DHS to institute and follow processes that prioritize solutions that best address our national security needs, and to introduce accountability measures when the agency fails to do so. I am grateful to Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson for joining this legislation as an original cosponsor, and I look forward to continuing our work together on the Committee.\u201d\n\n\u201cDHS invests billions of taxpayer dollars each year in acquisition programs that are vital to our national security. But for too long, some of the Department\u2019s largest programs have been plagued by missed deadlines and high costs.\u201d said Ranking Member Thompson \u201cThis legislation will help keep these programs on track, and protect taxpayer dollars. I thank Congressman Thanedar for his leadership on this important bill.\u201d\n\nThe full text of the legislation can be viewed here.\n\nCongressman Shri Thanedar proudly represents Michigan's 13th Congressional District, which includes Detroit, Downriver, and the Grosse Pointes. As a champion for working families, Shri is committed to advancing economic opportunities, education, healthcare access, and entrepreneurship for underserved communities. Drawing from his journey from poverty to success, he works tirelessly to uplift Metro Detroit, ensuring every resident has the resources and support they need to thrive.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-25T07:13:44Z", "2026-07-25T07:15:09Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://thanedar.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressmen-shri-thanedar-bennie-g-thompson-introduce-dhs-acquisition-documentation-integrity-act"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.5388261526823044, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}