Homeland Threat Response Act

HR 7098, the Homeland Threat Response Act, amends an existing law to expand U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)’s role in responding to violent acts like mass shootings. It updates Section 875(d) of the Homeland Security Act by adding CBP to the list of agencies authorized to assist in investigations, and replaces "investigation" with "response, threat mitigation, resolution, and investigation." This change clarifies that CBP can now directly support efforts to address active threats and violent incidents. The bill primarily affects CBP operations and the coordination of federal responses to mass violence events.