AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Jul 8, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 15, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- FEMA must submit reports to Congress every three years (replacing the current one-time reporting requirement) on urban areas' security capabilities previously funded by the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)
- Reports must address capabilities at risk of reduction or elimination without additional federal assistance
- UASI grants support designated high-risk urban areas in preventing, preparing for, protecting against, and responding to acts of terrorism
- Each report must include a FEMA proposal to provide financial assistance for at least three consecutive years to urban areas previously receiving UASI funds
- The assistance is intended to allow urban areas to transition to other funding sources while preserving their security capabilities
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- The bill increases reporting frequency from one report to triennial (every three years) reports to Congress
- FEMA is required to propose multiyear financial assistance plans in each report, though the summary does not specify appropriation amounts, eligibility criteria, or enforcement mechanisms
- The official summary does not document any effects on federal budget obligations, urban area funding levels, or security capability outcomes
03 — The Path
Now what?
- House passed the bill by voice vote on July 13, 2026, under suspension of the rules
- Senate received the bill on July 14, 2026, and referred it to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- No further recorded action since Senate referral
Legislative History
Actions.
- Jul 14, 2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Jul 13, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jul 13, 2026 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4391)
- Jul 13, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4391)
- Jul 13, 2026 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8874.
- Jul 13, 2026 — Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4391-4392)
- Jul 13, 2026 — Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Jul 13, 2026 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 647.