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HR8874FEDERALin_committee

House bill requires Department of Homeland Security to report on capability preservation

Original title: Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026

July 14, 2026

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Last action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Jul 14, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This bill establishes a new reporting requirement for the Department of Homeland Security, which will force the agency to provide Congress with detailed information on how it maintains its operational readiness and infrastructure.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Department of Homeland Security

The agency is required to prepare and submit new reports on capability preservation to Congress.

Congress

Legislative bodies will receive new reports from the Department of Homeland Security to facilitate oversight.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

The Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026 requires the Department of Homeland Security to submit formal reports regarding the preservation of its operational capabilities. This measure mandates that the agency provide documentation to Congress to ensure oversight of its resource and capability management.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This bill establishes a new reporting requirement for the Department of Homeland Security, which will force the agency to provide Congress with detailed information on how it maintains its operational readiness and infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill require the Department of Homeland Security to do?
It requires the Department to submit reports to Congress regarding the preservation of its operational capabilities.
What is the current status of this bill?
As of May 19, 2026, the bill has been received in the Senate and on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsThe Senate committee currently reviewing the bill.Map →
organizationDepartment of Homeland SecurityThe federal agency responsible for implementing the reporting requirements mandaMap →

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