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RepublicanBill · H.R. 7098· House(119-HR-7098)

Homeland Threat Response Act

Rep. Gonzales
Age: 46 years
Texas
Introduced
1/15/2026
Last activity
1/15/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Tony Gonzales
Cosponsors
None
Immigration
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the Homeland Threat Response Act, proposes changes to the Homeland Security Act of 2002. It seeks to amend the language regarding how agencies assist in certain situations. Specifically, it adds U.S. Customs and Border Protection to the group of agencies authorized to provide assistance. The amendment focuses on investigations related to certain violent acts, shootings, and mass killings. It also adds language regarding response and threat mitigation.

Yes

  • Does this tighten control of the border?+3

    The bill expands the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to assist in threat mitigation and investigations.

  • Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?+2

    The bill expands the scope of agency activities to include response and threat mitigation regarding violent acts and shootings.

  • Would people in cities be better off under this?+1

    The bill facilitates more rapid agency response to mass killings and shootings which often occur in urban settings.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.