Bill > S850

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct more frequent and comprehensive assessments of security along the Northern Border of the United States. Specifically, the bill mandates that DHS complete a Northern Border threat analysis by September 2, 2025, and every three years thereafter, with a new requirement to include an assessment of recent changes in apprehension demographics and numbers at the border sector level. The bill also requires DHS to update its Northern Border strategy by September 2, 2026, and every five years afterward, incorporating the most recent threat analysis findings. Additionally, the bill requires the DHS Secretary to provide classified briefings to congressional committees after each threat analysis and directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection to develop performance measures to assess the effectiveness of Air and Marine Operations in securing the northern border between ports of entry. Importantly, the bill stipulates that no additional funds will be authorized to implement these new requirements, meaning the agencies must absorb these tasks within existing budgets. The bill aims to enhance border security by ensuring more regular, detailed, and strategic assessments of potential threats and border control effectiveness.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/850/all-info