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Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act

USA119th CongressS-850| Senate 
| Updated: 11/3/2025
Margaret Wood Hassan

Margaret Wood Hassan

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (4)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Susan M. Collins (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act, significantly amends the existing Northern Border Security Review Act by establishing recurring requirements for threat assessments and strategic planning. It mandates that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) conduct a comprehensive Northern Border Threat Analysis every three years, starting September 2, 2025, which must include an assessment of recent changes in apprehension amounts and demographics at the sector level. Furthermore, DHS is required to update its Northern Border Strategy every five years, beginning September 2, 2026, incorporating the findings from the most recent threat analysis. The legislation also introduces new oversight mechanisms, requiring the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide classified briefings to appropriate congressional committees within 30 days of each threat analysis submission. Additionally, it directs DHS, through U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Air and Marine Operations, to develop performance measures within 180 days to assess the effectiveness of securing the northern border in air and maritime environments, addressing Government Accountability Office recommendations. Notably, the bill specifies that no additional funds are authorized for its implementation.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5092
Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act
Mar 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 30, 2025
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Sep 19, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5517
Introduced in House
Nov 3, 2025
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.
Nov 3, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 256.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5092
    Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act


  • March 5, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 5, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • July 30, 2025
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • September 19, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5517
    Introduced in House


  • November 3, 2025
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.


  • November 3, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 256.

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Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act

USA119th CongressS-850| Senate 
| Updated: 11/3/2025
This bill, titled the Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act, significantly amends the existing Northern Border Security Review Act by establishing recurring requirements for threat assessments and strategic planning. It mandates that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) conduct a comprehensive Northern Border Threat Analysis every three years, starting September 2, 2025, which must include an assessment of recent changes in apprehension amounts and demographics at the sector level. Furthermore, DHS is required to update its Northern Border Strategy every five years, beginning September 2, 2026, incorporating the findings from the most recent threat analysis. The legislation also introduces new oversight mechanisms, requiring the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide classified briefings to appropriate congressional committees within 30 days of each threat analysis submission. Additionally, it directs DHS, through U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Air and Marine Operations, to develop performance measures within 180 days to assess the effectiveness of securing the northern border in air and maritime environments, addressing Government Accountability Office recommendations. Notably, the bill specifies that no additional funds are authorized for its implementation.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5092
Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act
Mar 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 30, 2025
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Sep 19, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5517
Introduced in House
Nov 3, 2025
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.
Nov 3, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 256.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5092
    Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act


  • March 5, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 5, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • July 30, 2025
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • September 19, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5517
    Introduced in House


  • November 3, 2025
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.


  • November 3, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 256.
Margaret Wood Hassan

Margaret Wood Hassan

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (4)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Susan M. Collins (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationCanadaCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsNorth America