Proposed Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act

The Frame

What this does

If passed, this amendment would change the reporting and strategic planning requirements for the Department of Homeland Security regarding the northern border without authorizing any new federal spending.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of Homeland Security

The agency is required to update its northern border strategy, conduct periodic threat analyses, and provide classified briefings to Congress.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

The agency must develop new performance measures to assess the effectiveness of air and marine operations at the northern border.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Background

Ms. Hassan and Mr. Cramer are U.S. Senators representing New Hampshire and North Dakota, respectively. context
S. 4784 is the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. context

Summary

This proposed Senate amendment requires the Department of Homeland Security to conduct more frequent threat analyses and strategy updates for the U.S.-Canada border. It also mandates new performance measures for air and maritime border operations and requires classified briefings for Congress on border threats.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this amendment provide new funding for border security?

No, the amendment explicitly states that no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated for these activities.

What specific changes are required for northern border reporting?

The amendment requires more frequent threat analyses (every 3 years) and strategy updates (every 5 years), and adds a requirement for classified briefings to Congress.

Why It Matters

If passed, this amendment would change the reporting and strategic planning requirements for the Department of Homeland Security regarding the northern border without authorizing any new federal spending.

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Related Legislation

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Senate Scheduling Update for S. 4784

The Senate has agreed to delay the vote on a cloture motion for S. 4784 until after the confirmation vote for the Schwartz nomination. This procedural

Discoveries

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Increased Oversight Frequency

The amendment shifts from a one-time review requirement to a recurring cycle of threat analyses every 3 years and strategy updates every 5 years.

Department of Homeland Security

Connected Entities

organizationU.S. Customs and Border Protection“The agency tasked with developing performance measures for air and marine operat”Map →

organizationGovernment Publishing Office“The agency that published the Congressional Record.”Map →

personMs. Hassan“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

personMr. Cramer“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Homeland Security“The agency responsible for implementing the proposed border security requirement”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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