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Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act

USA119th CongressHR-8168| House 
| Updated: 3/31/2026
Matt Van Epps

Matt Van Epps

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Homeland Security Committee, Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, to conduct biennial assessments of terrorism threats. These assessments will specifically focus on foreign terrorist organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists present in countries designated as major non-NATO allies , with the first report due within 180 days of the Act's enactment. Each assessment must identify these terrorist groups and describe their activities, including any use of artificial intelligence or critical and emerging technologies . It will also detail the allied government's efforts to disrupt these groups and their cooperation with U.S. intelligence. Furthermore, the assessment will evaluate the Department of Homeland Security's capability to identify, monitor, and mitigate these threats to the United States, prevent members from entering the country, and identify any necessary additional resources.
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Timeline
Mar 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 30, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Mar 31, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
  • March 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 30, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • March 31, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.

International Affairs

Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act

USA119th CongressHR-8168| House 
| Updated: 3/31/2026
This bill mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, to conduct biennial assessments of terrorism threats. These assessments will specifically focus on foreign terrorist organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists present in countries designated as major non-NATO allies , with the first report due within 180 days of the Act's enactment. Each assessment must identify these terrorist groups and describe their activities, including any use of artificial intelligence or critical and emerging technologies . It will also detail the allied government's efforts to disrupt these groups and their cooperation with U.S. intelligence. Furthermore, the assessment will evaluate the Department of Homeland Security's capability to identify, monitor, and mitigate these threats to the United States, prevent members from entering the country, and identify any necessary additional resources.
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Timeline
Mar 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 30, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Mar 31, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
  • March 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 30, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • March 31, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Matt Van Epps

Matt Van Epps

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Homeland Security Committee, Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted