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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.
Action Timeline
2026-07-14
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
2026-07-13
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8874.
2026-07-13
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-07-13
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4391)
2026-07-13
Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2026-07-13
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4391-4392)
2026-07-13
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 647.
2026-07-13
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-743.
2026-07-13
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4391)
2026-07-13
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-743.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.8874 pass?
HR.8874 is still alive. Current stage: PASSED_ONE. Pass likelihood: pending.
What does HR.8874 do?
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 terr…
Who sponsored HR.8874?
HR.8874 was sponsored by Troy A. Carter (D-Louisiana).
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