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Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026

H.R. 8874 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 8874119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 05/19/2026REP. CARTERD-LA · SPONSORLeft: DW-NOMINATE -0.52 (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: no (Sponsor Ranking)LEFT(SPONSOR RANKING)EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

3 members · Left 2 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Carter, Troy A. (D-LA) (Introduced 05/19/2026)
Sponsor Voting RecordLeft · DW-NOMINATE -0.52 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 3 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesSenate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; House - Homeland Security Committee; House - Homeland Security Committee; House - Homeland Security Committee
Latest Action07/14/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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IntroducedPassed HousePassed SenateResolving DifferencesTo PresidentBecame Law

Summary (1)

Introduced in House (05/19/2026)

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.

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 8874 EH: Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 8874

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT 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.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026.

2.Reports on transition of jurisdictions no longer eligible for Urban Area Security Initiative fundingParagraph (1) of section 7102(b) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117–263) is amended, in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting and every three years thereafter after Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. Passed the House of Representatives July 13, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Introduced in House (IH)

117 HR 8874 IH: Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-05-19 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8874IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 19, 2026Mr. Carter of Louisiana (for himself and Mr. Thompson of Mississippi) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland SecurityA BILLTo 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.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026.2.Reports on transition of jurisdictions no longer eligible for Urban Area Security Initiative fundingParagraph (1) of section 7102(b) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117–263) is amended, in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting and every three years thereafter after Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Referred in Senate (RFS)

117 HR 8874 : Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-07-14 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8874IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 14, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsAN ACTTo 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.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026.2.Reports on transition of jurisdictions no longer eligible for Urban Area Security Initiative fundingParagraph (1) of section 7102(b) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117–263) is amended, in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting and every three years thereafter after Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act.Passed the House of Representatives July 13, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Reported in House (RH)

117 HR 8874 RH: Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-07-13 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 647119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8874[Report No. 119–743]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 19, 2026Mr. Carter of Louisiana (for himself and Mr. Thompson of Mississippi) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland SecurityJuly 13, 2026Additional sponsor: Mr. GimenezJuly 13, 2026Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo 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.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026.2.Reports on transition of jurisdictions no longer eligible for Urban Area Security Initiative fundingParagraph (1) of section 7102(b) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117–263) is amended, in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting and every three years thereafter after Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act.July 13, 2026Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

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All Actions (17)

DateChamberAll Actions
05/19/2026Library of CongressIntroduced in House
05/19/2026Library of CongressIntroduced in House
05/19/2026House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
05/20/2026House committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
06/24/2026House committee actionsSubcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology Discharged
06/24/2026House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
06/24/2026House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
07/13/2026Library of CongressReported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-743.
07/13/2026House floor actionsReported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-743.
07/13/2026House floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 647.
07/13/2026House floor actionsMr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
07/13/2026House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4391-4392)
07/13/2026House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8874.
07/13/2026Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4391)
07/13/2026House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4391)
07/13/2026House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07/14/2026SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Titles (7)

Title TypeTitle
Official Title as IntroducedTo 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.
Display TitleHomeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026
Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textHomeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseHomeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo 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.
Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseHomeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026
Short Title(s) as IntroducedHomeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (2)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (4)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee07/14/2026 Referred To
House - Homeland Security Committee07/13/2026 Reported By
House - Homeland Security Committee06/24/2026 Markup By
House - Homeland Security Committee05/19/2026 Referred To

Related Bills (0)

No related bill information was received for H.R. 8874.

Subjects (4)

Policy Area: Emergency Management

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