119th Congress
H.R. 8874
Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Troy A. Carter(D-LA)
- Introduced
- May 19, 2026
- Policy area
- Emergency Management
- Committees
- House Committee on Homeland Security; Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- Official text
- Referred in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (2)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS)
Added later (1)
- Carlos A. Gimenez (R-FL) · Jun 23, 2026
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jul 14, 2026 · Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. - Jul 13, 2026 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Jul 13, 2026 · House
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4391) - Jul 13, 2026 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8874. - Jul 13, 2026 · House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4391-4392) - Jul 13, 2026 · House
Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. - Jul 13, 2026 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 647. - Jul 13, 2026 · House
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-743. - Jun 24, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0. - Jun 24, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Jun 24, 2026
Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology Discharged - May 20, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology. - May 19, 2026 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. - May 19, 2026
Introduced in House