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The House Pushes Bill
House pushes terror threat assessment for non‑NATO allies
Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
If passed, the bill would make the government study terrorist threats from groups in countries that are U.S. allies, to help keep the country safe.
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Citizens could gain better protection if the assessment leads to stronger security actions, but the bill adds no new funding and may delay other priorities while it moves through the Senate.
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The facts
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- Bill number HB8168
- Requires assessment of terrorism threats from foreign groups in major non‑NATO ally countries
- Passed the House by voice vote
- Sent to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- Sponsored by Matt Van Epps (R) and Nellie Pou (D)
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