H.R. 8874: Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2026-05-19 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] |
| Policy area | Emergency Management |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2026-07-14 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-08-01 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2026-05-19):
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.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Bennie G. Thompson | D MS (original cosponsor) 2026-05-19 |
| Carlos A. Gimenez | R FL 2026-06-23 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 8874?
H.R. 8874 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 8874 are available on congress.gov.
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