S. 850: Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act

This bill, known as the Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act, is intended to update and enhance existing measures related to the security and management of the northern border of the United States. Here is a summary of its key components:

Threat Analysis Updates

The bill mandates that the threat analysis concerning border security and related factors be conducted at specific intervals. The measures include:

• Changing the timeline for threat analysis reports to be submitted every three years, starting on September 2, 2025.
• Including assessments of recent changes in apprehensions at the northern border, particularly analyzing shifts at various sectors (regions along the border).

Northern Border Strategy Updates

It requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to update its northern border security strategy. The updates must occur every five years, starting by September 2, 2026, and must incorporate findings from the most recent threat analysis conducted.

Classified Briefings

The Secretary of Homeland Security is required to provide classified briefings to congressional committees regarding the findings of each threat analysis. These briefings must occur within 30 days of submitting the threat analysis report.

Implementation of Performance Measures

The bill requires that the Secretary of Homeland Security, through the Executive Assistant Commissioner of Air and Marine Operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, develop performance measures. These measures will assess the effectiveness of air and marine operations in securing the northern border, specifically focusing on activities outside of the ports of entry. This development is mandated to be completed within 180 days of the legislation's enactment.

Funding Provisions

Importantly, the bill states that no additional funds will be authorized for carrying out its provisions or any amendments made by it. This means that existing resources must be utilized to implement the requirements set forth in this legislation.

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