Preventing Terrorism from Hitting America’s Streets Act

The Preventing Terrorism from Hitting America’s Streets Act (S. 2345) would require the National Counterterrorism Center to provide Congress with a detailed assessment of potential security threats following the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan. The report must evaluate whether Afghanistan could become a base for international terrorist operations and analyze how these risks might impact domestic safety. Additionally, the bill mandates an investigation into illegal activities conducted by foreign countries or non-state groups along the U.S. southern border.

For everyday citizens, this bill aims to increase government transparency regarding national security by ensuring that intelligence agencies formally monitor and report on how global events influence the risk of terrorism within the United States. If passed, the findings would be used by lawmakers to determine if additional resources or policy changes are necessary to protect local communities from international threats.