H.R. 4070 · Where this bill is now
In the Senate
Passed the House Nov 19, 2025. Received Nov 20, 2025; no Senate vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRequires border security assessment of criminal gang
This bill asks the Department of Homeland Security to study Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang, and write down what criminal threats it poses to U.S. border security. DHS would have to explain where the gang came from, what it wants, how it gets money, and how much of a presence it has in the country. Within a year, DHS would then create a strategy plan for dealing with this gang and other criminal organizations, including ways to share information with other law enforcement agencies.
How it affects you
This doesn't directly change things for most people right away. It's mainly aimed at making sure DHS and other law enforcement agencies have a solid understanding of this particular criminal threat and a coordinated plan to address it.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jun 23, 2025)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 4070
AN ACT
Tren de Aragua Border Security Threat Assessment Act
Sponsor: Rep. Brad Knott (R-NC-13) · Introduced Jun 23, 2025 · Immigration · 4 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Nov 20, 2025: “Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.”
Sections
The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 4 official versions.