Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-07-16T13:23:36Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8874 Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Emergency Management. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/16/2026, 1:23 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8874

The Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026, designated as H.R. 8874 in the 119th Congress and introduced on May 19, 2026, aims to enhance the reporting and preservation of homeland security capabilities. The bill likely includes provisions that detail requirements for reporting on current capabilities, strategies for preservation, and potential areas for improvement in homeland security operations. Specific directives may involve establishing reporting mechanisms, outlining preservation protocols, or directing agencies to collaborate on enhancing security measures. For full details and the official text of the bill, refer to the provided PDF link: [Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026 PDF](https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr8874/BILLS-119hr8874ih.pdf).

Congressional Summary of HR 8874

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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Current Status of Bill HR 8874

Bill HR 8874 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since July 14, 2026. Bill HR 8874 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 19, 2026. Bill HR 8874's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of July 14, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8874

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Emergency Management

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8874

Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026

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.

Comments

Ocean Epstein

956

22 days ago

I think this bill is good for our country. It will help keep us safe. I hope it passes soon. Did you know this bill also includes provisions for emergency response training for local law enforcement agencies?

Tommy Vaughan

874

1 month ago

This bill is ridiculous!

Alana Francis

958

1 month ago

Why this bill gotta mess with our security like this? It's gonna cause more harm than good in the long run.

Mordechai Sawyer

898

10 days ago

I think this bill is good for us. It will help keep us safe and stuff. I don't know all the details, but I trust that it's gonna do what it's supposed to do. So yeah, I'm cool with it. #politics #USA #HR8874