Bill · H.R. 7512· House(119-HR-7512)
Preserving Counterterrorism Capabilities Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 2/11/2026
- Last activity
- 2/12/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
- Sponsored by
- Andrew Ogles
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Preserving Counterterrorism Capabilities Act of 2026'', aims to change the Homeland Security Act of 2002. It specifically targets the authorization period for the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office within the Department of Homeland Security. The legislation proposes to extend this authorization until February 28, 2027.
Yes
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?+2
The bill extends the authorization of the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office, ensuring its operations continue.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
By extending the authorization period for a specific office, it maintains the continuity of government functions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Extended Counterterrorism Capabilities: By amending the Homeland Security Act of 2002, the bill extends the authorization of the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office until February 28, 2027 (Section 2). This ensures the office continues its functions for a specific period.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Counter Terrorism Funding+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 2/12/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
- 2/11/2026
- 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.
- Introduced in House