H.R. 8168 Passed the House International Affairs

Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act

To require an assessment of terrorism threats to the United States posed by foreign terrorist organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists present in countries that are major non-NATO allies, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Van Epps, Matt [R-TN-7] Introduced March 30, 2026 Cosponsors 1 (1 D) Latest action July 14, 2026

Summary

Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to provide Congress with an assessment of terrorism threats to the United States posed by foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) present in countries operating or designated as major non-NATO allies.
The assessment must include various elements, including (1) an identification of each FTO or SDGT present in each ally, (2) a description of all activities of each such FTO or SDGT within each ally, and (3) a description of efforts by the government of each ally to disrupt or degrade the activities of each such FTO or SDGT. 
There are currently 19 countries designated as major non-NATO allies (Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Morocco, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, South Korea, Thailand, and Tunisia). Additionally, while Taiwan is not designated as a major non-NATO ally, federal law provides that it be treated as one for certain purposes.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jul 14, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  2. Jul 13, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Jul 13, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4396-4397)
  4. Jul 13, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8168.
  5. Jul 13, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4396-4398)
  6. Jul 13, 2026 Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  7. Jul 9, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 642.
  8. Jul 9, 2026 Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-738.
  9. Jun 24, 2026 Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 2.
  10. Jun 24, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  11. Jun 24, 2026 Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence Discharged
  12. Mar 31, 2026 Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.

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