Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7512

Preserving Counterterrorism Capabilities Act of 2026

Counterterrorism: Extending the Weapons of Mass Destruction Office

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is waiting for review by the House Homeland Security and Energy and Commerce committees. No action has been taken on the bill since February 2026, which means it has been stalled for about four months. Most bills do not move past this committee stage.

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Key Points

This bill keeps a specific part of the Department of Homeland Security running for another year. This office is responsible for protecting the United States from chemical, biological, or nuclear threats.
Without this change, the office's legal permission to operate would expire. By extending the deadline to February 28, 2027, Congress ensures that the experts and technology used to detect these dangerous weapons stay in place while leaders decide on a long-term plan.
This office helps local police and emergency workers get the training and equipment they need to handle rare but very dangerous materials. It acts as a central hub for the government to spot and stop high-level threats before they can cause harm.

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Milestones

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Feb 11, 2026House

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.

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Feb 11, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Preserving Counterterrorism Capabilities Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 7512

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred 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.

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