National Threat Evaluation and Reporting Program Reassignment and Funding Reform Act of 2026

This legislation mandates the transfer of the National Threat Evaluation and Reporting (NTER) Program within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The program, which equips State, local, Tribal, and territorial (SLTT) partners to identify and assess threats of targeted violence, will move from the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) to the Office for State and Local Law Enforcement (OSLLE) . Congress finds that OSLLE is better positioned to manage NTER due to its primary role in coordinating with SLTT law enforcement and that the program primarily serves non-Federal stakeholders. The bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to complete this transfer within 180 days, ensuring continuity of operations and maintaining engagement with SLTT partners. Crucially, it prohibits the use of National Intelligence Program (NIP) funds for NTER after the transfer, directing the Secretary to identify and allocate appropriate non-NIP funding sources such as state and local programs or preparedness grants. The legislation also mandates regular reports to Congress on the transfer's progress, its impact on operations, funding adjustments, and any challenges encountered.