Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act
IntroducedSeptember 19, 2025
Introduced1 month ago
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ImmigrationCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsCanadaNorth AmericaBorder security and unlawful immigration
Why This Matters
This bill requires regular updates to the security risk analysis and response plan for the northern U.S. border. It also sets deadlines for strategy updates, congressional briefings, and performance measures for air and marine border operations.
Who this affects
DHS · U.S. Customs and Border Protection · Air and Marine Operations · congressional committees
What changes is this bill making?
1Requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to submit an updated threat analysis for the northern border by September 2, 2026, and every two years after.
2Directs DHS to update its northern border strategy within 90 days of each threat analysis or notify Congress if no update is needed.
3Requires DHS to give classified briefings to relevant congressional committees within 30 days after each threat analysis.
4Mandates DHS, through the Executive Assistant Commissioner of AMO (Air and Marine Operations) at U.S. Customs and Border Protection, to develop performance measures within six months for air and marine security between ports of entry.
