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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
Sponsor
Troy A. Carter, D-LA-2
3 terms · @RepTroyCarter
442 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-1802 · 202-225-6636
Cosponsors (2)
  • Bennie G. Thompson, D-MS-2Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored May 19, 2026 · 17 terms · @BennieGThompson
  • Carlos A. Gimenez, R-FL-28
    Co-sponsored Jun 23, 2026 · 3 terms · @RepCarlos
Committees (2)
  • Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
    Senate Standing · Activity Jul 14, 2026
  • Homeland Security Committee
    House Standing · Activity Jul 13, 2026
Actions (17)
  1. Jul 14, 2026 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  2. Jul 13, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Jul 13, 2026 · via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4391)
  4. Jul 13, 2026 · via 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)
  5. Jul 13, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8874.
  6. Jul 13, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4391-4392)
  7. Jul 13, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  8. Jul 13, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 647.
  9. Jul 13, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-743.
  10. Jul 13, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-743.
  11. Jun 24, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
  12. Jun 24, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  13. Jun 24, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology Discharged
  14. May 20, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
  15. May 19, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
  16. May 19, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  17. May 19, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
IntroducedMay 19, 2026
Policy areaEmergency Management

Constitutional authority cited

[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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