H.R. 4070: Tren de Aragua Border Security Threat Assessment Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-06-23 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Knott, Brad [R-NC-13] |
| Policy area | Immigration |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2025-11-20 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-30 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-06-23):
Tren de Aragua Border Security Threat Assessment Act
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to submit a border threat assessment and strategic plan regarding Tren de Aragua and other transnational criminal organizations. (Tren de Aragua is a gang that originated in Venezuela.)
The threat assessment must include current and potential criminal threats from Tren de Aragua and a description of its origins, strategic aims, funding sources, and U.S. growth and presence.
DHS must submit a strategic plan not later than one year after submission of the threat assessment. The plan must include, for example, a consideration of the threat assessment and mitigation efforts regarding Tren de Aragua and other transnational criminal organizations and efforts to disseminate information between DHS and other departments, agencies, and law enforcement entities with missions associated with the border.
Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Michael Guest | R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-06-23 |
| Michael T. McCaul | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-06-23 |
| Andrew Ogles | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-06-23 |
| Elijah Crane | R AZ (original cosponsor) 2025-06-23 |
| Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23] | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-06-23 |
| Andrew R. Garbarino | R NY (original cosponsor) 2025-06-23 |
| Ryan Mackenzie | R PA (original cosponsor) 2025-06-23 |
| Dale W. Strong | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-06-23 |
| Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7] | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-06-23 |
| Josh Brecheen | R OK (original cosponsor) 2025-06-23 |
| Carlos A. Gimenez | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-06-23 |
| Gabe Evans | R CO (original cosponsor) 2025-06-23 |
| Addison P. McDowell | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-06-23 |
| Clay Higgins | R LA (original cosponsor) 2025-06-23 |
| Sheri Biggs | R SC 2025-06-24 |
| Morgan Luttrell | R TX 2025-06-24 |
| Don Bacon | R NE 2025-06-24 |
| August Pfluger | R TX 2025-06-24 |
| Joe Wilson | R SC 2025-06-24 |
| Bill Huizenga | R MI 2025-06-24 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 4070 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 4070?
H.R. 4070 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Tren de Aragua Border Security Threat Assessment Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 4070 are available on congress.gov.
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