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H.R. 5517119th Congress
Official title: Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act
Introduced:
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DHS would update its Canada border threat study every two years instead of just once, starting September 2, 2026.
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HR 5517 amends the Northern Border Security Review Act to require DHS to update its U.S.-Canada border threat study every two years, beginning September 2, 2026, instead of only once. DHS must also update its border security strategy within 90 days of each study or explain to Congress why not, and brief Congress on classified findings within 30 days. CBP's Air and Marine Operations must create performance measures within six months to evaluate border security between official crossing points.
The bill directly affects DHS, CBP, and Congress through new recurring reporting and oversight duties. Border communities, law enforcement agencies, and policymakers may be indirectly affected as they rely on these reports for security decisions.
The changes create ongoing reporting and accountability requirements rather than new enforcement powers or funding. This shifts government planning toward continuous threat assessment instead of a single outdated report.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 2.