H.R. 8874Passed one chamberGovernment & democracy
Bill would require recurring reports on cities losing security grant funds
Data as of July 23, 2026
The bill would make DHS report every three years on areas losing UASI security funding, instead of just once.AI-decoded30-second read · 4 questions answered below
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AI-decodedWhat does this do?
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to repeat, every three years, a report on how areas losing Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) funding manage the transition. A 2023 law had only required this report once, 18 months after it took effect.
Who does it affect?
It affects city and county governments that previously received UASI funding, emergency management officials, and the Department of Homeland Security, which prepares the reports.
Why does it matter?
Regular reporting would give Congress and the public ongoing visibility into whether local security and emergency preparedness capabilities are maintained after federal funding ends.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote
- Senate — You are here
- President's desk
Right now: it passed the House and now goes to the Senate. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026
- Introduced:
- May 19, 2026
- Latest action:
- July 14, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Read the official bill on Congress.gov