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Preserving Counterterrorism Capabilities Act of 2026

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend the authorization of the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Introduced Feb 11, 2026

Latest action (Feb 12, 2026) Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.

Referred to
Homeland Security Committee Energy and Commerce Committee Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
Issues
Defense

Summary
  • Amends Section 1901 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend the authorization of the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office of the Department of Homeland Security.
  • Sets the authorization expiration date to February 28, 2027, replacing the previous expiration date mechanism.

AI-generated plain-language summary of the bill text — neutral, and may be imperfect. See the full text below for the exact wording.

Sponsor (1)

Actions (3)
  1. Feb 12, 2026 Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology. · house
  2. Feb 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. · house
  3. Feb 11, 2026 Introduced in House

Text versions (1)
  • Introduced in House · Feb 11, 2026

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Full text

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 11, 2026

Mr. Ogles introduced the following bill; which was 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

A BILL

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend the authorization of the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the “Preserving Counterterrorism Capabilities Act of 2026”.

SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATION OF COUNTERING WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY.

Section 1901 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 591) is amended by striking “the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 2018” and inserting “February 28, 2027”. <all>

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