H.R.7512

Preserving Counterterrorism Capabilities Act of 2026

Introduced·2/11/26

Extends the authorization of the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office of the Department of Homeland Security.

The Preserving Counterterrorism Capabilities Act of 2026 amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend the authorization of the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office of the Department of Homeland Security. This change extends the office's authorization from five years after the enactment of the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 2018 to February 28, 2027. The bill aims to ensure continued capabilities in countering weapons of mass destruction.

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Current
Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology Committee
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History

Feb 12

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.

Feb 11

House

Introduced in House

Feb 11

House

Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.