H.R. 8874: Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026

Introduced May 19, 20262 cosponsors

Sponsor

Troy Carter

Democrat · LA-2

Congress wants regular check-ins after security grant cuts

3 min readLast updated October 5, 2026

Why it matters

A metro area can lose a major homeland security grant, but Congress now gets just one report 18 months later. H.R. 8874 would require updates every 3 years after that, keeping those funding losses on the radar.

H.R. 8874 does not bring back grant money for cities or regions that lost Urban Area Security Initiative eligibility. What it does is make the federal government come back every 3 years and explain what happened after that funding ended.

Right now, DHS has to send Congress one report no later than 18 months after the 2023 defense law took effect. This bill keeps that first deadline, then adds a simple follow-up rule: report again every 3 years after that.

That matters because emergency preparedness does not change all at once. A region that loses UASI money may still be trying to maintain terrorism prevention work, joint training, equipment, and coordination years later.

H.R. 8874 is an accountability bill, not a funding bill—Congress would get recurring updates, but former UASI jurisdictions would not automatically get their money restored.

The practical effect is to keep former UASI areas visible. If repeated DHS reports show ongoing capability gaps, lawmakers could use that record to debate future grant rules or transition support.

Bill Progress

IntroducedMay 19

Committee

Pass HouseJul 13

Pass Senate

Signed

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Latest Action · Jul 14, 2026

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Passed the House, received in Senate

H.R. 8874 Bill Summary

What H.R. 8874 actually does.

DHS must keep reporting after funding ends

The bill turns a one-time report into a recurring requirement, so DHS would have to update Congress every 3 years on jurisdictions that are no longer eligible for UASI funding.

The first deadline stays the same

H.R. 8874 does not move the original reporting deadline. DHS would still owe the first report 18 months after the 2023 law took effect.

Only former UASI jurisdictions are covered

The bill is limited to cities and regions that lost eligibility for Urban Area Security Initiative funding. It does not apply to every homeland security grant program.

Congress gets a longer view of the transition

Instead of one snapshot, lawmakers would get repeat updates on how affected jurisdictions are handling the loss of federal support over time.

Who benefits from H.R. 8874?

Communities in regions that lost UASI funding

If your area lost this grant stream, the bill keeps your region in front of Congress instead of letting the issue disappear after a single report.

Local emergency managers and public safety agencies

Police, fire, emergency management, and fusion center partners could benefit if recurring reports document gaps in training, staffing, equipment, or coordination after funding ends.

Lawmakers tracking preparedness gaps

Congress would get a recurring oversight record every 3 years instead of relying on one report that may be outdated by the time policy decisions are made.

Who is affected by H.R. 8874?

Jurisdictions that no longer qualify for UASI

These cities and regions are the direct focus of the bill because DHS reports would track their transition after losing eligibility.

Department of Homeland Security

DHS would take on an ongoing reporting duty: one report at the existing 18-month mark, then additional reports every 3 years.

Current and future UASI recipients

The bill does not change their funding directly, but recurring reports on former recipients could influence future debates over who qualifies and how grants are distributed.

Senate homeland security committees and House oversight staff

These offices would have more regular information to use in oversight hearings, grant reviews, and preparedness policy discussions.

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HR8874 Legislative Journey

5 actions

Committee Action

Jul 14, 2026

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

House: Vote Held

Jul 13, 2026

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4391)

House: Vote: 30-0

Jun 24, 2026

30-0

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.

House: Committee Action

May 20, 2026

Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.

House: Committee Action

May 19, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

About the Sponsor

Troy Carter

Democrat, Louisiana's 2nd congressional district · 5 years in Congress

Committees: Homeland Security, Energy and Commerce

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Cosponsors (2)

No new cosponsors in 104 days — momentum stalled

This bill has 2 cosponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican, reflecting bipartisan support. Cosponsors represent 2 states: Florida, Mississippi.

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Bennie Thompson

Democrat · MS

Carlos Gimenez

Republican · FL

Committee Sponsors

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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2 of 33 committee members cosponsored

Carlos Gimenez

Bennie Thompson

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H.R. 8874 Quick Facts

Cosponsors

Committee: Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Chamber: House
Policy: Emergency Management
Introduced: May 19, 2026

Passed the House, received in Senate

Jul 14, 2026

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Official Sources

H.R. 8874 on Congress.gov

Official congressional bill page with status, text, actions, and committee referrals for H.R. 8874.

Department of Homeland Security

DHS is the department responsible for the recurring reports required by the bill.

Public Law 117-263 on GovInfo

Official text of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, which H.R. 8874 amends.

Homeland Security Act of 2002 on GovInfo

Official public law text for the Homeland Security Act, useful background for DHS authorities and homeland security grant administration.

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H.R. 8874 Common Questions

Does H.R. 8874 restore security grant money to cities that lost it?

No. H.R. 8874 does not restore UASI funding or create a new grant. It only requires DHS to keep reporting to Congress after a jurisdiction loses eligibility.

How often would DHS have to report under H.R. 8874?

After the first report, DHS would have to send Congress another update every 3 years on jurisdictions that no longer qualify for UASI funding.

When is the first report due?

The bill keeps the current deadline in place: the first report is still due 18 months after the 2023 law was enacted.

Who is covered by H.R. 8874?

It covers jurisdictions that are no longer eligible for Urban Area Security Initiative funding. It is not a reporting rule for all homeland security grants.

What is UASI funding?

UASI stands for the Urban Area Security Initiative, a federal grant program that helps high-risk metro areas pay for preparedness, coordination, equipment, and training.

What would the reports be about?

They would cover the transition of jurisdictions that lost UASI eligibility—basically, what happens after that federal security funding ends.

Does H.R. 8874 create any new money for emergency management?

No. The bill text contains no new authorization amount or appropriation. Its focus is oversight, not funding.

Where is H.R. 8874 now?

According to the latest action provided, H.R. 8874 was received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Based on H.R. 8874 bill text

H.R. 8874 Bill Text

“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.”

Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office