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Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act

S. 850 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

S. 850119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 03/05/2025SEN. HASSAND-NH · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: DW-NOMINATE -0.23 (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: no (Sponsor Ranking)CENTER(SPONSOR RANKING)IMMIGRATION

5 members · Left 1 · Center 2 · Right 2 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorSen. Hassan, Margaret Wood (D-NH) (Introduced 03/05/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordCenter · DW-NOMINATE -0.23 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 5 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesSenate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Latest Action08/10/2026 Held at the desk.
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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IntroducedPassed HousePassed SenateResolving DifferencesTo PresidentBecame Law

Summary (1)

Reported to Senate (11/03/2025)

Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to regularly perform a threat analysis of the northern U.S. border.

The analysis must be performed every three years and include terroristic and criminal threats, recent changes in apprehensions, and improvements needed to prevent terrorism and reduce criminal activity.

DHS must update its northern border strategy not later than September 2, 2026, and every five years thereafter, incorporating the results from the latest threat analysis. DHS must also provide a classified briefing to the appropriate congressional committees.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Marine Operations (AMO) must develop performance metrics to assess the AMO’s effectiveness at securing the northern border between ports of entry in air and maritime environments.

Text (3)

Engrossed in Senate (ES)

114 S850 ES: Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act U.S. Senate text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. 119th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 850IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESAN ACTTo amend the Northern Border Security Review Act to require updates to the northern border threat analysis and northern border strategy, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act.2.Northern border threat analysis and strategy(a)Northern border threat analysisSection 3(a) of the Northern Border Security Review Act (Public Law 114–267) is amended—(1)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act and inserting 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act, and every 3 years thereafter;(2)by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) as paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), respectively; and (3)by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:(2)an assessment of recent changes in the amount and demographics of apprehensions at the Northern Border, including an analysis of apprehension changes at the sector level..(b)Northern border strategy updatesSection 3 of the Northern Border Security Review Act (Public Law 114–267) is amended—(1)by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and(2)by inserting after subsection (b) the following:(c)Northern border strategy updatesThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall update the Department of Homeland Security’s Northern Border strategy not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of the Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act, and every 5 years thereafter, and shall incorporate the results of the most recent threat analysis in each such update..(c)Classified briefingsSection 3 of the Northern Border Security Review Act, as amended by subsections (a) and (b), is further amended by adding at the end the following:(e)Classified briefingsNot later than 30 days after the submission of each threat analysis pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide a classified briefing regarding such analysis to the appropriate congressional committees..(d)Implementation of certain Government Accountability Office recommendationsNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Executive Assistant Commissioner of Air and Marine Operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, shall develop performance measures to assess the effectiveness of Air and Marine Operations at securing the northern border between ports of entry in the air and maritime environments.3.No additional fundsNo additional funds are authorized to be appropriated for the purpose of carrying out this Act or the amendments made by this Act.Passed the Senate August 5, 2026.Secretary

Introduced in Senate (IS)

114 S850 IS: Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act U.S. Senate 2025-03-05 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. II119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 850IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 5, 2025Ms. Hassan (for herself, Mr. Cramer, Mrs. Gillibrand, and Ms. Collins) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsA BILLTo amend the Northern Border Security Review Act to require updates to the northern border threat analysis and northern border strategy, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act.2.Northern border threat analysis and strategy(a)Northern border threat analysisSection 3(a) of the Northern Border Security Review Act (Public Law 114–267) is amended—(1)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act and inserting September 2, 2025, and every 3 years thereafter;(2)by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) as paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), respectively; and (3)by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:(2)an assessment of recent changes in the amount and demographics of apprehensions at the Northern Border, including an analysis of apprehension changes at the sector level..(b)Northern border strategy updatesSection 3 of the Northern Border Security Review Act (Public Law 114–267) is amended—(1)by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and(2)by inserting after subsection (b) the following:(c)Northern border strategy updatesThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall update the Department of Homeland Security’s Northern Border strategy not later than September 2, 2026, and every 5 years thereafter, and shall incorporate the results of the most recent threat analysis in each such update..(c)Classified briefingsSection 3 of the Northern Border Security Review Act, as amended by subsections (a) and (b), is further amended by adding at the end the following:(e)Classified briefingsNot later than 30 days after the submission of each threat analysis pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide a classified briefing regarding such analysis to the appropriate congressional committees..(d)Implementation of certain Government Accountability Office recommendationsNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Executive Assistant Commissioner of Air and Marine Operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, shall develop performance measures to assess the effectiveness of Air and Marine Operations at securing the northern border between ports of entry in the air and maritime environments.3.No additional fundsNo additional funds are authorized to be appropriated for the purpose of carrying out this Act or the amendments made by this Act.

Reported in Senate (RS)

114 S850 RS: Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act U.S. Senate 2025-11-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IICalendar No. 256119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 850IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 5, 2025Ms. Hassan (for herself, Mr. Cramer, Mrs. Gillibrand, Ms. Collins, and Mr. Hoeven) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsNovember 3, 2025Reported by Mr. Paul, without amendmentA BILLTo amend the Northern Border Security Review Act to require updates to the northern border threat analysis and northern border strategy, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act.2.Northern border threat analysis and strategy(a)Northern border threat analysisSection 3(a) of the Northern Border Security Review Act (Public Law 114–267) is amended—(1)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act and inserting September 2, 2025, and every 3 years thereafter;(2)by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) as paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), respectively; and (3)by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:(2)an assessment of recent changes in the amount and demographics of apprehensions at the Northern Border, including an analysis of apprehension changes at the sector level..(b)Northern border strategy updatesSection 3 of the Northern Border Security Review Act (Public Law 114–267) is amended—(1)by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and(2)by inserting after subsection (b) the following:(c)Northern border strategy updatesThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall update the Department of Homeland Security’s Northern Border strategy not later than September 2, 2026, and every 5 years thereafter, and shall incorporate the results of the most recent threat analysis in each such update..(c)Classified briefingsSection 3 of the Northern Border Security Review Act, as amended by subsections (a) and (b), is further amended by adding at the end the following:(e)Classified briefingsNot later than 30 days after the submission of each threat analysis pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide a classified briefing regarding such analysis to the appropriate congressional committees..(d)Implementation of certain Government Accountability Office recommendationsNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Executive Assistant Commissioner of Air and Marine Operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, shall develop performance measures to assess the effectiveness of Air and Marine Operations at securing the northern border between ports of entry in the air and maritime environments.3.No additional fundsNo additional funds are authorized to be appropriated for the purpose of carrying out this Act or the amendments made by this Act.November 3, 2025Reported without amendment

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All Actions (12)

DateChamberAll Actions
03/05/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in Senate
03/05/2025SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
07/30/2025SenateCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
11/03/2025Library of CongressCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.
11/03/2025SenateCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.
11/03/2025SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 256.
08/05/2026SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4480-4481)
08/05/2026Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4481)
08/05/2026SenatePassed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4481)
08/10/2026SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
08/10/2026House floor actionsReceived in the House.
08/10/2026House floor actionsHeld at the desk.

Titles (5)

Title TypeTitle
Display TitleNorthern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Northern Border Security Review Act to require updates to the northern border threat analysis and northern border strategy, and for other purposes.
Short Title(s) as Passed SenateNorthern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act
Short Title(s) as Reported to SenateNorthern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act
Short Title(s) as IntroducedNorthern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act

Amendments (1)

AmendmentSponsorPurposeLatest Action
SAMDT 6745Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]To delay the deadlines for certain reporting requirements to make it feasible for the Secretary of Homeland Security to meet such deadlines.08/05/2026 Amendment SA 6745 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Cosponsors (4)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (3)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee11/03/2025 Reported By
Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee07/30/2025 Markup By
Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee03/05/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (0)

No related bill information was received for S. 850.

Subjects (5)

Policy Area: Immigration

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