Conduct oversight and ensure accountability for DHS officials and enforcement operations.

Firing Noem - something the people won through their action - won’t change our resolve to conduct oversight and ensure accountability.

Ramirez promised to continue oversight and accountability efforts regarding DHS and its leadership.

Ramirez Moves to Subpoena Miller, Homan After their Failure to Testify in Homeland Security Committee | Representative Delia Ramirez
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I am proud to introduce the Full-Body Restraint Prohibition Act.

Ramirez says she introduced legislation to prohibit DHS from acquiring or using full-body restraints.

Ramirez, Civil and Human Rights Organizations Introduce the Full Body Restraint Prohibition Act | Representative Delia Ramirez
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Congresswoman Ramirez has led the calls for accountability of DHS and its leadership.

The press release says Ramirez continues to call for accountability and oversight of DHS and its leadership.

Ramirez, Clarke Unveil Legislation to Defund ICE, the Melt ICE Act | Representative Delia Ramirez
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The subcommittee’s jurisdiction covers DHS Headquarters, the Office of the Secretary, DHS management, policy offices, the OIG, and oversight and investigations of DHS operations. Delia Ramirez is listed as a Democratic subcommittee member.

Ramirez held a formal committee role with jurisdiction over DHS oversight and investigations, including DHS leadership and operations.

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Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability – Committee on Homeland Security
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Ramirez told the House she joined other Illinois members at the Broadview ICE Processing Center to investigate detention conditions and fulfill congressional oversight authority, but said they were denied entry.

This documents a concrete oversight attempt focused on an ICE facility and enforcement detention practices, though access was blocked.

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Congressional Record: Holding Power Accountable
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Ramirez questioned DHS Secretary Kristi Noem at a Homeland Security Committee hearing, challenged her on constitutional duties, alleged unlawful weaponization of DHS, demanded resignation, and said she would submit questions for the record.

Ramirez conducted direct oversight of the DHS Secretary in committee and pursued accountability through questioning, a resignation demand, and written follow-up.

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Ramirez to Noem: “YOU are not fit to hold the office...”
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Congress.gov lists Ramirez as sponsor of H.R.7119, introduced January 15, 2026. The bill would require a DHS-wide use-of-force policy, data collection, six-month public reports, and rapid briefings after serious use-of-force incidents. Its status remained Introduced.

Ramirez advanced a specific DHS accountability bill, but it had not become law by the assessment date.

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H.R.7119 - DHS Use of Force Oversight Act
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Ramirez led 22 colleagues in a letter to DHS Secretary Noem demanding answers about reported deportation practices affecting unaccompanied children and urging compliance with child-protection law.

This is a concrete oversight investigation into DHS and CBP enforcement practices involving vulnerable migrant children.

partial same_term A for effort

Ramirez Opens Investigation Into DHS’s Unlawful Operation to Deport Unaccompanied Children
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Ramirez led 71 members demanding House Judiciary investigation hearings into Secretary Noem’s alleged unlawful and potentially impeachable actions, citing Congress’s oversight duty and allegations including misuse of resources, false statements, and disregard for Congress and courts.

Ramirez pursued formal accountability for the DHS Secretary through a large-member request for investigative hearings; the record supports effort, not completed accountability.

partial same_term A for effort

Congresswoman Ramirez Leads 71 Members to Demand Hearings on Noem’s Impeachable Offenses
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