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New Bill Empowers CBP to Tackle Mass Shootings

2/7/2026

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U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) introduced the Homeland Threat Response Act to protect CBP personnel aiding local law enforcement.
The bill would authorize CBP's Special Operations Group, including BORTAC and BORSTAR, to respond to mass shootings and terrorism without hindrance.
Currently, SOG lacks the same legal authority as other federal agencies, increasing liability risk.
Gonzales noted the need for confident operation with the approaching Super Bowl.

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Story summary

U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) introduced the Homeland Threat Response Act to protect CBP personnel aiding local law enforcement.
The bill would authorize CBP's Special Operations Group, including BORTAC and BORSTAR, to respond to mass shootings and terrorism without hindrance.
Currently, SOG lacks the same legal authority as other federal agencies, increasing liability risk.
Gonzales noted the need for confident operation with the approaching Super Bowl.