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The Reports Areas Bill
New reports required for areas losing security funding
Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
The bill would make the government send regular updates about towns that stop getting Urban Area Security Initiative money.
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If passed, lawmakers will get more data on how losing security funds affects communities, which could help future decisions but adds paperwork for agencies.
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The facts
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- Requires recurring reports on transition of jurisdictions no longer eligible for Urban Area Security Initiative funding.
- Amends the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for FY2023.
- Sponsored by two Democrats and one Republican.
- Passed the House by voice vote and is now referred to the Senate Homeland Security Committee.
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