Data for a Secured Border Act

HR 8015, the Data for a Secured Border Act, requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to submit annual reports assessing border security metrics and the operations of the Joint Requirements Council (JRC). These reports must evaluate how DHS uses metrics to measure border security, recommend updates, and detail the JRC’s role in identifying capability gaps (like fentanyl flows or migrant processing backlogs) and coordinating solutions. The reports are submitted to multiple congressional committees and agencies, including the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for drug-related highlights and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for migrant surge data. This bill focuses on improving data transparency and coordination within DHS for border security efforts, without changing existing laws or policies.