Federal · 119th Congress
Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026
Policy areaEmergency Management
Summary
This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to submit a report to Congress every three years (current law requires only one report) regarding urban areas’ security capabilities previously supported with funding from the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) and at risk of being reduced or eliminated without additional federal assistance. FEMA’s UASI grants assist designated high-risk urban areas with developing and sustaining capabilities to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to acts of terrorism.
Each report must contain a proposal for FEMA to provide financial assistance for at least three consecutive years to urban areas previously receiving UASI funds to allow them to transition to other funding sources to preserve their security capabilities.
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Other titles2
To amend the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 to require recurring reports on the transition of jurisdictions no longer eligible for Urban Area Security Initiative funding, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026Short Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history14
Jul 14, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 13, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 13, 2026
House · FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4391)
Jul 13, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8874.
Jul 13, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4391-4392)
Jul 13, 2026
House · FloorMr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 13, 2026
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 647.
Jul 13, 2026
House · CommitteeReported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-743.
Jun 24, 2026
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
Jun 24, 2026
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 24, 2026
House · CommitteeSubcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology Discharged
May 20, 2026
House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
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Documents5
Texts
As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJul 14, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJul 13, 2026As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJul 13, 2026As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMay 19, 2026