H.R. 7764: National Threat Evaluation and Reporting Program Reassignment and Funding Reform Act of 2026

This bill, titled the National Threat Evaluation and Reporting Program Reassignment and Funding Reform Act of 2026, proposes to transfer the National Threat Evaluation and Reporting (NTER) Program from the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to the Office for State and Local Law Enforcement (OSLLE) within the DHS. The primary goals of this bill are to improve the coordination of threat assessment efforts at local levels and to ensure that the program is better positioned to serve state, local, Tribal, and territorial (SLTT) partners engaged in public safety and threat management.

Key Provisions

• Transfer of Management: The bill mandates that, within 180 days of enactment, the Secretary of Homeland Security must complete the transfer of the NTER Program to OSLLE. This transfer is intended to enhance the program’s operational effectiveness and alignment with local law enforcement needs.
• Continuity of Operations: During the transfer, the Secretary must ensure that the NTER Program continues its operations without interruption and maintains engagement with SLTT partners.
• Resource Allocation: The transfer will include all relevant personnel, assets, and funds associated with the NTER Program to facilitate its operation under OSLLE.
• Funding Adjustments: Following the transfer, the bill prohibits the use of National Intelligence Program (NIP) funds for the NTER Program. The Secretary is required to identify alternative non-NIP funding sources to ensure the program can continue operating effectively. This may include using funds available for state and local programs or preparedness grants.
• Reporting Requirements: The Secretary must provide a progress report on the transfer and its impact on operations and stakeholder engagement within 120 days of enactment, and then every 180 days for the next two years. These reports will address any funding adjustments made and challenges encountered during the transfer process.

Goals of the Bill

The underlying purpose of the bill is to strengthen local law enforcement’s capabilities in assessing and managing threats of targeted violence. By moving the NTER Program under the auspices of OSLLE, the bill aims to ensure that local, state, Tribal, and territorial agencies are equipped with the necessary support and resources tailored to their specific needs and contexts.

Definitions

Some key terms defined in the bill include:

• NTER Program: A DHS initiative focused on building threat assessment and management capabilities among state, local, Tribal, and territorial governments to prevent targeted violence.
• OSLLE: The Office for State and Local Law Enforcement within the DHS, which is responsible for coordination with local law enforcement agencies.
• I&A: The Office of Intelligence and Analysis within the DHS, which currently oversees the NTER Program before the proposed transfer.
• National Intelligence Program (NIP): A framework for funding and operations within the realm of national intelligence that the NTER Program will no longer be part of after the transfer.

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