Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026
Introduced May 19, 2026 by Rep. Troy A. Carter
The House passed it. The Senate has to pass it before it can reach the President.
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
No recorded roll-call vote on this bill — it may have passed by voice vote or unanimous consent, which don't record individual votes.
- Jul 14, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Jul 13, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jul 13, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4391)
- Jul 13, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4391)
- Jul 13, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8874.
- Jul 13, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4391-4392)
- Jul 13, 2026Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Jul 13, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 647.
- Jul 13, 2026Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-743.
- Jun 24, 2026Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
- Jun 24, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jun 24, 2026Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology Discharged
- May 20, 2026Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
- May 19, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- May 19, 2026Introduced in House