Tony Gonzales (R-TX)· Introduced January 15, 2026

Homeland Threat Response Act

H.R. 7098 · House bill Immigration

A Republican bill with no cosponsors

Last activity January 15, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the Homeland Threat Response Act, proposes changes to the Homeland Security Act of 2002. It seeks to amend the language regarding how agencies assist in certain situations. Specifically, it adds U.S. Customs and Border Protection to the group of agencies authorized to provide assistance. The amendment focuses on investigations related to certain violent acts, shootings, and mass killings. It also adds language regarding response and threat mitigation.

Yes

Scored +3
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill expands the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to assist in threat mitigation and investigations.
Scored +2
Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?
The bill expands the scope of agency activities to include response and threat mitigation regarding violent acts and shootings.
Scored +1
Would people in cities be better off under this?
The bill facilitates more rapid agency response to mass killings and shootings which often occur in urban settings.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.

Who it would affect, and how

Potential Positive Impacts for People

Enhanced Agency Involvement: By adding U.S. Customs and Border Protection to the list of authorized agencies, the bill allows for their deployment and assistance in specific situations (Section 2).
Broadened Scope of Assistance: The addition of terms such as response and threat mitigation before investigation expands the scope of what the agencies are authorized to do during these events (Section 2).

Potential Negative Impacts for People

No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.

Groups and Interests Ranking

Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.

Social Issues And Justice: Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill expands the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to assist in threat mitigation and investigations.
National Security And Foreign Policy: Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country? — The bill expands the scope of agency activities to include response and threat mitigation regarding violent acts and shootings.
Demographic And Interest Groups: Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill facilitates more rapid agency response to mass killings and shootings which often occur in urban settings.