Sec. 2701. Southwest border threat analysis
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Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a southwest border threat analysis that includes the following: An assessment of current and potential terrorism and criminal threats posed by individuals and organized groups seeking to— unlawfully enter the United States through the southwest border; or exploit security vulnerabilities along the southwest border.
An assessment of improvements needed at and between ports of entry along the southwest border to prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the United States. An assessment of gaps in law, policy, and coordination between State, local, or tribal law enforcement, international agreements, or tribal agreements that hinder effective and efficient border security, counterterrorism, and anti-human smuggling and trafficking efforts. An assessment of the flow of legitimate trade along the southwest border.
An assessment of the current percentage of situational awareness achieved by the Department of Homeland Security along the southwest border. An assessment of the current percentage of operational control (as such term is defined in section 2 of the Secure Fence Act of 2006 ( 8 U.S.C. 1701 note; Public Law 109–367 )) achieved by the Department of Homeland Security of the southwest. An assessment of impact of trusted traveler programs on border wait times and border security. An assessment of traveler crossing times and any potential security vulnerability associated with prolonged wait times.
For the southwest border threat analysis required under subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall consider and examine the following: Technology needs and challenges, including such needs and challenges identified as a result of previous investments that have not fully realized the security and operational benefits that were sought. Personnel needs and challenges, including such needs and challenges associated with recruitment and hiring. Infrastructure needs and challenges.
The roles and authorities of State, local, and tribal law enforcement in general border security activities. The status of coordination among Federal, State, local, tribal, and Mexican law enforcement entities relating to border security. The terrain, population density, and climate along the southwest border. International agreements between the United States and Mexico related to border security. To the extent possible, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit the southwest border threat analysis required under subsection
(a)in unclassified form. The Secretary may submit a portion of such threat analysis in classified form if the Secretary determines such is appropriate.
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- Pub. L. 109-367
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