In CommitteeFiled Jan 15, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 15, 2026
Summary
The Homeland Threat Response Act amends the Homeland Security Act to let U.S. Customs and Border Protection assist in responding to, mitigating, resolving, and investigating violent acts such as mass killings and shootings. It expands CBP’s statutory authority alongside ICE, aiming to improve federal law‑enforcement coordination. The bill currently sits in the House Judiciary Committee.
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