Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act
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Overview
This bill updates the Northern Border Security Review Act to require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct a threat analysis of the northern U.S. border every three years and update its northern border strategy every five years. The threat analysis must consider changes in apprehensions and identify needed improvements to prevent terrorism and criminal activity. DHS is also required to provide classified briefings to Congress on the threat analysis.
Key provisions
- Requires DHS to conduct a threat analysis of the northern border every three years.
- Mandates updates to the northern border strategy every five years.
- Requires the threat analysis to include an assessment of apprehension changes.
- Requires DHS to provide classified briefings to congressional committees on threat analysis results.
- Directs CBP’s AMO to develop performance metrics for securing the northern border.
- Specifies timelines for updating the strategy and providing briefings.
Who is affected
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
- Congressional Committees
- Immigration Apprehenders
- Border Security Personnel
Notable changes
- Extends the timeframe for threat analysis from 180 days to September 2, 2025, and every three years thereafter.
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