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119th Congress · H.R. 8874 · Passed Origin

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.

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SubjectsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingUrban and suburban affairs and development

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Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026
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Constitutional authority statement (CDATA)

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. CARTER of Louisiana:H.R. 8874.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution.[Page H3628]

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Passed Chamber of Origin
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Sponsor

  • Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] · [D-LA-2] · C001125
    Dem-LA-2 current · 3 terms · @RepTroyCarter · 6 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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C001125
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Troy A. Carter
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Troy
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Anthony
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Carter
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1963-10-26
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LA
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2
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Democrat
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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442 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-1802
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442 Cannon House Office Building
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202-225-6636
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null
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Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (7)

  • Communications and Technology (house) · house · rank 9
  • Environment (house) · house · rank 8
  • Health (house) · house · rank 12
  • House Committee on Energy and Commerce (house) · house · rank 20 · site
  • House Committee on Homeland Security (house) · house · rank 13 · site
  • Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability (house) · house · rank 3
  • Transportation and Maritime Security (house) · house · rank 3

Social media

District offices (6)

  • 200 Derbigny St, Suite 3200, Gretna Courthouse, Gretna, LA, 70053 · 29.9159844,-90.0676331
  • 3401 General DeGaulle Dr, Suite 100, New Orleans, LA, 70114 · 504-381-3970 · 29.924804,-90.0244505
  • 650 Poydras St, Suite 2525, New Orleans, LA, 70130 · 504-288-3777 · 29.9488746,-90.0701146
  • 801 Harding Blvd, T.H. Harris Hall, Baton Rouge, LA, 70807 · 30.5204744,-91.1855444
  • 615 E. Worthy St, Rm 107, Ascension Parish Government Bldg, Gonzales, LA, 70737 · By appointment only · 30.2243054,-90.9174972
  • 925 W. Edenborne Pkwy, Room T117, River Parishes Community College Gonzales Technical Training Center, Gonzales, LA, 70737 · 30.1909973,-90.933357

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none

Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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2026
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CARTER, TROY A. SR.
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DEMOCRATIC PARTY
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2020-11-24
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2024-12-20
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2024-12-20
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null

Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
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$1,412,697.07
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$1,539,320.56
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$382,785.66
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$24,914.16
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2025-01-01
coverage_end_date
2026-07-18

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (2)

  • Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] · [D-MS-2] · T000193 · Co-sponsored 2026-05-19 · original
    Dem-MS-2 current · 17 terms · @BennieGThompson · 6 district offices
  • Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-28] · [R-FL-28] · G000593 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-23
    Rep-FL-28 current · 3 terms · @RepCarlos · 2 district offices

Committees (2)

  • Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee [Senate Standing]
    2026-07-14T20:11:20ZReferred To
  • Homeland Security Committee [House Standing]
    2026-07-13T17:27:02ZReported By
    2026-06-24T20:28:35ZMarkup By
    2026-05-19T16:01:15ZReferred To
    ↳ Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee

Actions — from XML (17)

  • 2026-07-14IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • 2026-07-13 16:20:43FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-07-13 16:20:40FloorH37300via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4391)
  • 2026-07-13 16:20:40Floor8000via Library of Congress
    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 16:11:24FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8874.
  • 2026-07-13 16:11:20FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4391-4392)
  • 2026-07-13 16:11:11FloorH30300via House floor actions
    Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • 2026-07-13CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 647.
  • 2026-07-13CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-743.
  • 2026-07-13Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-743.
  • 2026-06-24Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
  • 2026-06-24Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2026-06-24Committeevia House committee actions
    Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology Discharged
  • 2026-05-20Committeevia House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
  • 2026-05-19IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
  • 2026-05-19IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2026-05-19IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

Actions — from bill_actions table (0)

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  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2026-09-19T23:41:15Z
    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.
  • Display Title2026-09-19T23:41:15Z
    Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026
  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2026-07-16T13:23:36Z
    Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-07-15T13:08:25Z
    Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026
  • Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-07-15T13:08:25Z
    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.
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2026-07-14T13:23:27Z
    Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2026-05-20T08:23:25Z
    Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026

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Versions — from bill_versions table (0)

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00 · 2026-05-19 · Introduced in House

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.

Related bills

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Amendments (0)

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Laws

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Committee reports

  • H. Rept. 119-743

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CBO cost estimates

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