House Passes Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act

A bipartisan bill that would require the Department of Homeland Security to regularly evaluate evolving threats along the United States' border with Canada has passed the House. The Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act, which was introduced by Congressman Nick Langworthy, would also have DHS update its northern border strategy as needed and provide Congress with the information necessary to conduct effective oversight. Langworthy, who spoke prior to Wednesday's voice vote, says protecting the northern border is just as important as the southern border...

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The legislation would also require U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Air and Marine Operations to establish performance measures for its efforts to secure the northern border between ports of entry. The bill now awaits consideration in the Senate.