H.R. 4070 Passed the House Immigration

Tren de Aragua Border Security Threat Assessment Act

To require a homeland security border threat assessment on Tren de Aragua and associated strategic plan, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Knott, Brad [R-NC-13] Introduced June 23, 2025 Cosponsors 31 (31 R) Latest action November 20, 2025

Summary

Tren de Aragua Border Security Threat Assessment Act
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to submit a border threat assessment and strategic plan regarding Tren de Aragua and other transnational criminal organizations. (Tren de Aragua is a gang that originated in Venezuela.)
The threat assessment must include current and potential criminal threats from Tren de Aragua and a description of its origins, strategic aims, funding sources, and U.S. growth and presence.
DHS must submit a strategic plan not later than one year after submission of the threat assessment. The plan must include, for example, a consideration of the threat assessment and mitigation efforts regarding Tren de Aragua and other transnational criminal organizations and efforts to disseminate information between DHS and other departments, agencies, and law enforcement entities with missions associated with the border.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Nov 20, 2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  2. Nov 19, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Nov 19, 2025 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4787)
  4. Nov 19, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4070.
  5. Nov 19, 2025 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4786-4788)
  6. Nov 19, 2025 Mr. Guest moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  7. Sep 26, 2025 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 267.
  8. Sep 26, 2025 Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-313.
  9. Jun 25, 2025 Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  10. Jun 25, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  11. Jun 25, 2025 Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged
  12. Jun 23, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

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