Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act
What does the Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act do?
HR 8168 is a House bill sponsored by Rep. Matt Van Epps (R-TN-7). Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, to submit to the appropriate congressional committees an assessment of terrorism threats to the United States posed by foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) present in countries that are operating or designated as major non-NATO allies (MNNAs). The first assessment is due within 180 days after enactment; biennial assessments follow. Each assessment must identify each FTO or SDGT present in each MNNA; describe their activities within each ally (including use of artificial intelligence or critical and emerging technologies); describe the MNNA government's efforts to disrupt and degrade those activities and any cooperation with elements of the U.S. intelligence community; assess DHS's capability to identify, monitor, and mitigate the threats and to prevent members from entering the United States; and identify any additional resources required.
Did HR 8168 pass? Where it stands
As of July 17, 2026, HR 8168 has passed the House.
Status: Passed House
Latest vote: House Passed by voice vote on July 13, 2026
Outlook: Moderate
Key provisions
- 180-Day/Biennial DHS Assessment
- Secretary of Homeland Security submits the assessment, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence
- First assessment due not later than 180 days after enactment
- Biennial thereafter
- Elements for Each MNNA
- Identify each FTO or SDGT present in each MNNA
- Describe each identified group's or individual's activities, including use of artificial intelligence or critical and emerging technologies
- Describe MNNA government efforts to disrupt/degrade those activities and any cooperation with U.S. intelligence community elements
- Assess DHS capability to identify, monitor, and mitigate the threats
- Assess DHS capability to prevent identified members from entering the United States
- Identify any additional resources required
- Classified Form + Member Access
- Assessment submitted in classified form
- Made available to every Member of Congress upon request
- Secretary must provide a congressional briefing upon submission of each assessment
- Cross-Referenced Definitions
- "Appropriate congressional committees": House Homeland Security + Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- "Artificial intelligence": section 5002 of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9401)
- "Critical and emerging technologies": February 2024 Critical and Emerging Technologies List Update issued by NSTC, or any successor
- "Foreign terrorist organization": section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189)
- "Major non-NATO ally": section 644 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2403)
- "Specially designated global terrorist": per Executive Order 13224 (September 23, 2001; 66 Fed. Reg. 49079)
Last updated July 14, 2026