Preserving Counterterrorism Capabilities Act of 2026
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill amends section 1901 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to keep the Department of Homeland Security Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office authorized until February 28, 2027. It replaces the current expiration formula, which is tied to 5 years after enactment of the 2018 Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act, with a fixed date.
Who Benefits and How
The DHS Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office, DHS counterterrorism programs, state and local homeland-security partners, and communities protected by WMD prevention work benefit because the office's authorization would continue rather than lapse under the old sunset language.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The Department of Homeland Security must continue administering the office under the extended authorization, and Congress remains responsible for considering any later reauthorization before the new February 28, 2027 date.
Key Provisions
- Amends the Homeland Security Act to replace the CWMD Office sunset formula with February 28, 2027.
- Extends authorization for the Department of Homeland Security Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office.
- Provides continuity for DHS counterterrorism and WMD-prevention programs that depend on the office's authorization.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Extends the statutory authorization for the Department of Homeland Security Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office through February 28, 2027.
Key Policy Areas
National Security, Government
Primary Purpose
Extends the statutory authorization for the Department of Homeland Security Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office through February 28, 2027.
Policy Domains
Substantive provisions
Identified Gains
- Department of Homeland Security CWMD Office
- DHS counterterrorism programs
- State homeland security agencies
- Local homeland security agencies
Identified Costs
- Department of Homeland Security
- Congressional homeland security committees
- DHS program administrators
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition …
Introduced in House
Mr. Ogles introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "cwmd_office"
- → Department of Homeland Security Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office
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