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Major Non-Nato Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act

The House debated H.R. 8168, the Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act, which directs the Department of Homeland Security, working with the State Department and intelligence officials, to report to Congress on terrorist threats to the United States posed by foreign terrorist organizations and specially designated global terrorists present in countries designated as major non-NATO allies. Garbarino said major non-NATO allies receive special military benefits and the report would help Congress know what threats exist in those countries. Walkinshaw also spoke in support, saying the report would help Congress understand threats and how to address them. The debate was brief, with both parties supporting the bill, and Garbarino closed by congratulating a colleague on his first bill passing the House.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Andrew R. Garbarino

Republican

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“I want the House to pass this bill. It requires a report on terrorist threats to the United States coming from countries that are major allies outside of NATO.”
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Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 8168) to require an assessment of terrorism threats to the United States posed by foreign terrorist organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists present in countries that are major non- NATO allies, and for other purposes. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows:

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Andrew R. Garbarino

Republican
“I want the House to pass this bill. It requires a report on terrorist groups operating in countries that are major U.S. allies outside of NATO. These allies get special military benefits, but we need better watch over them to make sure we know what terrorist threats exist there.”
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Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 8168, the Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act. The Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act requires the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, to submit a report to Congress assessing terrorism threats from designated terrorist organizations operating in countries designated by the United States as a major non-NATO ally. Major non-NATO allies benefit from expedited procedures in the foreign military sales process, and this status also makes them desirable for foreign military financing. Major non-NATO allies are also eligible for enhanced defense research collaboration and the positioning of U.S. defense equipment. Over time, there has been inconsistent oversight of the major non- NATO allies program, and today there are situations where U.S. designated terrorist organizations are present or operating in countries that have also been designated major non-NATO allies. This legislation will strengthen oversight of the program to ensure the United States has an adequate threat picture when it comes to terrorist activity in designated major non-NATO allies. Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative Van Epps for his leadership and encourage my colleagues to support this bill. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

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James R. Walkinshaw

Democrat
“I support this bill. It requires a report on terrorist groups operating in friendly nations outside of NATO. This report will help Congress understand threats to our country and decide how to fight them.”
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Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 8168, the Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act. This bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, to provide an assessment of the threats to the United States posed by foreign terrorist organizations and specially designated global terrorists present in countries that the State Department designates as ``major non-NATO allies.’’ The assessment required under the bill will give Congress a more comprehensive view of terrorist threats to the homeland, which will inform Congress of authorities and resources needed to combat those threats. Mr. Speaker, I support the bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.

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Andrew R. Garbarino

Republican
“I want my colleagues to vote for this bill.”

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Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Mr. Van Epps. This is his first piece of legislation that will be passing in the House. I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 8168, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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