· H.R. 4482, the Southwest Border Security Threat Assessment Act of 2016, introduced by Rep. Martha McSally (R-AZ), requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to prepare a southwest border threat analysis. · H.R. 4509, the State and High-Risk Urban Area Working Group Act, introduced by Rep. Donald Payne (D-NJ), clarifies membership of State planning committees or urban area working groups for the Homeland Security Grant Program. · H.R. 4549, the Treating Small Airports with Fairness Act of 2016, introduced by Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR), requires the Transportation Security Administration to conduct security screening at certain airports. · H.R. 4698, the Securing Aviation from Foreign Entry Points and Guarding Airports Through Enhanced Security Act of 2016, introduced by Rep. John Katko (R-NY), enhances aviation by requiring airport security assessments and a security coordination enhancement plan. · H.R. 4780, the Department of Homeland Security Strategy for International Programs Act, introduced by Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a comprehensive strategy for Department of Homeland Security operations abroad. · H.R. 4785, the DHS Stop Asset and Vehicle Excess Act, introduced by Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA), directs the Under Secretary for Management of the Department of Homeland Security to make certain improvements in managing the Department’s vehicle fleet. · H.R. 4820, the Combating Terrorist Recruitment Act of 2016, introduced by Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN), requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to use the testimonials of former or estranged violent extremists or their associates in order to counter terrorist recruitment.

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