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H.R. 4070: Tren de Aragua Border Security Threat Assessment Act

This bill, titled the Tren de Aragua Border Security Threat Assessment Act, aims to enhance national security by requiring a detailed assessment of threats posed by the Tren de Aragua criminal organization at the U.S. borders. Here’s a breakdown of the main components of the bill:

Threat Assessment

The bill mandates that within 180 days of its enactment, the Secretary of Homeland Security, with input from intelligence agencies and other relevant federal departments, must prepare and submit a border threat assessment regarding Tren de Aragua. This assessment should cover:

  • Current and Potential Threats: Identifying threats posed by Tren de Aragua members attempting to unlawfully enter the U.S. or exploit security vulnerabilities.
  • Background of Tren de Aragua: Providing information on the group's origins, strategic aims, methods, funding sources, leadership structure, and growth in the U.S.
  • Additional Information: Including any other relevant matters deemed appropriate by the Secretary.

The assessment will be published in an unclassified form, although a classified attachment may be included if necessary.

Strategic Plan

Following the submission of the threat assessment, the bill requires that within one year, the Secretary of Homeland Security must develop and submit a strategic plan to counter the identified threats. This strategic plan should include:

  • Mitigation Efforts: Measures to address the criminal threats from transnational criminal organizations, particularly those underlined in the threat assessment.
  • Information Sharing: Strategies to improve communication and information sharing about border security between various federal departments and local law enforcement agencies.
  • Operational Efforts: Initiatives aimed at locating, detecting, disruptively targeting, and preventing the activities of Tren de Aragua and other similar organizations within the U.S.

Definitions

The bill provides specific definitions relevant to its implementation, including:

  • Appropriate Congressional Committees: Refers to specific committees in the House and Senate that are responsible for overseeing homeland security matters.
  • Intelligence Community: Defined per existing national security legislation, this refers to the group of government agencies involved in intelligence activities.

Timeline and Implementation

The overall timeline for the bill indicates a structured approach: a threat assessment is to be completed within 180 days, and subsequently, a strategic plan is to follow within one year. This order ensures that threat analysis leads to actionable countermeasures within a reasonably short timeframe.

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Date Action
Jun. 25, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun. 25, 2025 Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jun. 25, 2025 Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged
Jun. 23, 2025 Introduced in House
Jun. 23, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jun. 23, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

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