Preserving Counterterrorism Capabilities Act of 2026
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Latest Action · February 11, 2026
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.
H.R. 7512 extends the authorization for the Department of Homeland Security's Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office, which was set to expire. The bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to push the office's authorization deadline to February 28, 2027, giving Congress additional time to decide on the office's future. This office is responsible for preventing terrorist attacks involving weapons of mass destruction and coordinating counterterrorism efforts across federal agencies. The legislation affects DHS operations and its ability to maintain staffing and programs focused on this counterterrorism mission. No specific new funding is provided in the bill; rather, it preserves existing authorization for the office to continue operating.
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