01 — The Text
What.
- FEMA must report to Congress every 3 years (instead of once) on urban areas losing federal anti-terrorism grant money.
- Each report must propose 3-year federal assistance plans to help cities transition away from federal Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) funding.
- Covers high-risk urban areas that previously received UASI grants for terrorism prevention, preparation, and response capabilities.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Urban areas and first responders win: forces federal government to plan funding transitions instead of abruptly cutting security grants.
- Taxpayers and Congress get better visibility: regular reporting reveals which cities struggle to maintain anti-terrorism capabilities without federal help.
- Trade-off: Congress may face pressure to increase security spending or acknowledge capability gaps in major cities.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- House passed it 7/13/26 via voice vote. Now in Senate Homeland Security Committee awaiting consideration.
- Senate must review, potentially amend, and vote before sending to president.
- Track progress at Congress.gov or contact your senators to express support or concerns about federal security funding.
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.