This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to improve how it measures and reports on border security issues. Specifically, it mandates annual reports to Congress assessing whether current border security metrics are useful and recommending any updates needed. Within one year of the bill's enactment, DHS must also submit a comprehensive report examining the Joint Requirements Council, an internal department body that identifies capability gaps and overlaps in border operations, including issues like fentanyl trafficking and migrant processing backlogs. The reports must be shared with relevant congressional committees and other federal agencies including the DEA, FEMA, and the Office of National Drug Control Policy. The legislation essentially aims to ensure DHS is collecting and using data effectively to address border security challenges rather than relying on outdated or ineffective metrics.
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