119 HR 7764 IH: National Threat Evaluation and Reporting Program Reassignment and Funding Reform Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-03-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7764IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 3, 2026Mr. Evans of Colorado (for himself and Mr. Van Epps) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo provide for the transfer to the Office for State and Local Law Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security of the National Threat Evaluation and Reporting Program of the Department, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the National Threat Evaluation and Reporting Program Reassignment and Funding Reform Act of 2026.

2.

Findings

(a)

Findings

Congress finds the following:(1)The National Threat Evaluation and Reporting (NTER) Program of the Department of Homeland Security plays a critical role in equipping State, local, Tribal, and territorial (SLTT) partners to identify, assess, and report threats of targeted violence. (2) The NTER Program primarily serves non-Federal stakeholders and is operationally distinct from national intelligence priorities. (3)The Office of State and Local Law Enforcement (OSLLE) is the primary DHS component responsible for coordination with SLTT law enforcement and is best positioned to manage the NTER Program.(4)Funding of the NTER Program through National Intelligence Program (NIP) appropriations is inconsistent with the program’s mission and scope.

3.

Transfer of NTER program

(a)

Transfer

(1)

In general

Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall transfer the National Threat Evaluation and Reporting Program to OSLLE from I&A.(2)

Continuity of operations

The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure the continuity of mission and operations of the NTER Program during the pendency of the transfer under paragraph (1), and maintain engagement with SLTT partners throughout such pendency.(3)

Personnel and resources

The Secretary of Homeland Security shall transfer to OSLLE such personnel, assets, equipment, records, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds employed, held, used, available, or to be made available in connection with the NTER Program as necessary to carry out this Act.(4)

Limitation

The transfer under this subsection shall not result in the reduction of capabilities or services provided to SLTT partners by the NTER Program.(b)

Prohibition on use of National Intelligence Program funds

(1)

In general

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no funds appropriated or otherwise made available under the National Intelligence Program may be obligated or expended for the NTER Program on or after the effective date of the transfer of the NTER Program in accordance with subsection (a).(2)

Alternative funding mechanisms

The Secretary of Homeland Security shall identify and allocate appropriate non-NIP Program funding sources to support the continued operation and expansion of the NTER Program under OSLLE. Such funding sources may include appropriations made available to the Department of Homeland Security for State and local programs, preparedness grants, or other relevant nonintelligence funding streams.(c)

Reports

Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and every 180 days thereafter for two years, 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 report on the following:(1)The progress of the NTER Program transfer under subsection (a).(2)The impact on NTER Program operations and SLTT stakeholder engagement.(3)Funding adjustments made pursuant to subsection (b).(4)Any challenges encountered in such transfer and recommendations to address such challenges.(d)

Definitions

In this section:(1)

I&A

The term I&A means the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security.(2)

National Intelligence Program; NIP

The terms National Intelligence Program and NIP have the meaning given the term National Intelligence Program in section 3(6) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003(6)).(3)

National Threat Evaluation and Reporting Program; NTER Program

The terms National Threat Evaluation and Reporting Program and NTER Program mean the initiative of the Department of Homeland Security designed to build threat assessment and management capabilities at the State, local, Tribal, and territorial governmental level to prevent targeted violence.(4)

OSLLE

The term OSLLE means the Office for State and Local Law Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security.