House Republicans are taking steps to enhance security along the northern border, citing concerns about illegal immigration. Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., is spearheading a new bill that would mandate the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct an annual threat assessment of the northern border. The bill also calls for DHS to update its enforcement strategy within 90 days of the threat assessment's publication.
While the Biden administration has been focused on the crisis at the southern border, recent months have seen a rise in issues along the U.S.-Canada border. Despite having significantly fewer resources, the northern border has witnessed a surge in illegal crossings. In fiscal year 2020, there were 2,019 Customs and Border Patrol agents stationed at the northern border compared to 16,878 at the southern border.
