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H.R. 8874119th CongressIntroduced May 19, 2026

Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026

Passed HouseEmergency ManagementNarrow

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Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]
Committees: Homeland Security Committee (primary)
Last action: Jul 14, 2026

Bottom line

The bill mandates triennial reports from the Department of Homeland Security on the homeland security capabilities of jurisdictions that have transitioned off Urban Area Security Initiative funding.

What it actually does

This bill amends the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 to mandate recurring reports on jurisdictions that are no longer eligible for Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) funding. Specifically, it requires that these reports, which were initially due 18 months after the enactment of the 2023 NDAA, must now be produced every three years thereafter. The objective is to ensure continuous federal oversight of how these jurisdictions manage and maintain their homeland security capabilities after losing UASI support.

Section 2

Recurring Reports on UASI Transition

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This section modifies an existing law, specifically paragraph (1) of section 7102(b) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. The original law required a report 18 months after its enactment regarding the transition of urban areas that are no longer eligible for Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) funding. This amendment adds a requirement that these reports must now be produced "every three years thereafter." This ensures ongoing federal oversight and reporting on how these jurisdictions maintain their homeland security capabilities and address threats after their UASI funding eligibility ceases.

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CosmeticWhat changed in REFERRED IN SENATEcompared with ENGROSSED IN HOUSE (Jul 13, 2026)

H.R. 8874119th CongressIntroduced May 19, 2026

Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026

Passed HouseEmergency ManagementNarrow

View bill text

Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]
Committees: Homeland Security Committee (primary)
Last action: Jul 14, 2026

Bottom line

The bill mandates triennial reports from the Department of Homeland Security on the homeland security capabilities of jurisdictions that have transitioned off Urban Area Security Initiative funding.

What it actually does

Section 2

Recurring Reports on UASI Transition

prominently featuredstraightforward