Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act
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Latest action (14 Jul 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
What this bill does
H.R. 8168, the Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act, would require the Secretary of Homeland Security, working with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, to produce a recurring assessment of terrorism threats to the United States. Specifically, within 180 days of enactment, and every two years afterward, the Secretary must report on foreign terrorist organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists operating within countries designated as "major non-NATO allies." Each report must identify these groups, describe their activities (including use of artificial intelligence or emerging technologies), evaluate host-government efforts to counter them, assess U.S. capabilities to monitor and prevent related threats, and identify additional resources needed. The report would be classified but available to any member of Congress upon request, and a briefing would accompany each submission.
The bill primarily affects federal agencies—the Department of Homeland Security, State Department, and intelligence community—by creating new reporting and coordination obligations. It also affects Congress, particularly the House and Senate Homeland Security committees, which would receive the assessments and briefings. It does not create new criminal penalties, funding, or public disclosures, since the reports remain classified.
The bill passed the House on July 13, 2026, by voice vote under a suspension of the rules, indicating broad, non-controversial support. It now moves to the Senate for consideration; no further House action is required unless the Senate amends it.
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Official 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.
Timeline
14 Jul 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8168 do?
- H.R. 8168, the Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act, would require the Secretary of Homeland Security, working with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, to produce a recurring assessment of terrorism threats to the United States. Specifically, within 180 days of enactment, and every two years afterward, the Secretary must report on foreign terrorist organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists operating within countries designated as "major non-NATO allies." Each report must identify these groups, describe their activities (including use of artificial intelligence or emerging technologies), evaluate host-government efforts to counter them, assess U.S. capabilities to monitor and prevent related threats, and identify additional resources needed. The report would be classified but available to any member of Congress upon request, and a briefing would accompany each submission. The bill primarily affects federal agencies—the Department of Homeland Security, State Department, and intelligence community—by creating new reporting and coordination obligations. It also affects Congress, particularly the House and Senate Homeland Security committees, which would receive the assessments and briefings. It does not create new criminal penalties, funding, or public disclosures, since the reports remain classified. The bill passed the House on July 13, 2026, by voice vote under a suspension of the rules, indicating broad, non-controversial support. It now moves to the Senate for consideration; no further House action is required unless the Senate amends it.
- Has H.R. 8168 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 8168. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8168?
- H.R. 8168 was sponsored by Rep. Van Epps, Matt [R-TN-7] (R-TN), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8168?
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (14 Jul 2026).
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