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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.
Summary
This bill extends the authorization of the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office within the Department of Homeland Security. The bill changes the office's authorization expiration date to February 28, 2027, extending its operations beyond what was previously authorized. This allows the office to continue its counterterrorism and weapons of mass destruction prevention activities.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5] (R-TN)
Actions (3)
- Feb 12, 2026 Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology. · house
- 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
- Feb 11, 2026 Introduced in House
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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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