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H.R. 7128 · 119th Congress

TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026

Passed HouseFinance and Financial Sector
IntroducedJan 16, 2026
Passed HouseJun 29, 2026
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Jul 13, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The House passed it 373–15. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 2 sections of existing law.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 7128 would change 2 sections of existing law. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Jul 13, 2026).

15 U.S.C. 6701 Operation of State law

31 U.S.C. 313 Federal Insurance Office

What the words would change: every change, in place (16)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

  1. 15 U.S.C. 6701(a)changedby H.R. 7128 Sec. 2

    The bill says: Section 108(a) of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 6701 note) is amended by striking "2027" and inserting "2034".

  2. 15 U.S.C. 6701(1)(B)(i)changedby H.R. 7128 Sec. 3(1)

    The bill says: in clause (i), by striking "or" at the end;

  3. 15 U.S.C. 6701(1)(B)(ii)changedby H.R. 7128 Sec. 3(1)

    exceed—(I) with respect to an act that occurred in a year before 2029, $5,000,000; and(II) with respect to an act that occurred in 2029, or any year thereafter, $10,000,000; or

    The bill says: in clause (ii), by striking "exceed $5,000,000." and inserting:

  4. 15 U.S.C. 6701(1)(B)added (iii)by H.R. 7128 Sec. 3(1)

    (iii) the Secretary did not issue to the public a final determination to certify such act as an act of terrorism before the expiration of the applicable period described in subparagraph (D)(ii).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

  5. 15 U.S.C. 6701(1)changedby H.R. 7128 Sec. 3(2)

    (D) Review and determinations.—(i) Notice of review.—(I) In general.— The Secretary shall, not later than 30 days after beginning the process of determining whether to certify an act as an act of terrorism, publish a notice in the Federal Register that informs the public that the Secretary is in the process of determining whether to certify the act as an act of terrorism.(II) Additional notice permitted.— The Secretary may, as the Secretary determines appropriate, notify the public, through publication in the Federal Register, or otherwise, that an act is not being evaluated by the Secretary to determine whether it should be certified as an act of terrorism.(ii) Period of review.—(I) In general.— Except as described in subclause (II), the Secretary shall conclude any process of determining whether to certify an act as an act of terrorism not later than 90 days after publishing a notice in the Federal Register under clause (i)(I).(II) Exception.— If, during the 90-day period following the publication of a notice in the Federal Register under clause (i)(I), the Secretary determines there is insufficient information available at that time to determine if an act is eligible for certification as an act of terrorism, the Secretary may, before the end of such 90-day period, extend the process of determining whether to certify an act as an act of terrorism for a period not to exceed 365 days following the date on which the damage attributable to such act occurred, as determined by the Secretary, and shall notify the public of any such extension.(iii) Issuance of final determination.— If the Secretary decides to certify an act as an act of terrorism, the Secretary shall, before the expiration of the period applicable under clause (ii), issue to the public a final determination that certifies such act as an act of terrorism and such determination shall be irrevocable.(iv) Rule of construction.— Nothing in this subparagraph may be construed to require to the Secretary to issue a final determination under clause (iii) about any act that the Secretary does not certify as an act of terrorism.

    The bill says: by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following:

  6. 15 U.S.C. 6701(h)(2)renumberedby H.R. 7128 Sec. 4(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraphs (B), (C), (D), (E), and (F) as subparagraphs (C), (D), (E), (F), and (G), respectively; and

  7. 15 U.S.C. 6701(h)(2)added (B)by H.R. 7128 Sec. 4(2)

    (B) a list of each act with respect to which the Secretary published a notice in the Federal Register under section 102(1)(D)(i) during the preceding calendar year, that includes—(i) any final determination issued by the Secretary under section 102(1)(D)(iii) with respect to such act; or(ii) a concise explanation of why the Secretary did not issue a final determination under section 102(1)(D)(iii) with respect to such act;

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following:

  8. 15 U.S.C. 6701(e)(7)(E)(i)(I)changedby H.R. 7128 Sec. 5(a)

    The bill says: by striking "2022" and inserting "2029"; and

  9. 15 U.S.C. 6701(e)(7)(E)(i)(I)changedby H.R. 7128 Sec. 5(a)

    The bill says: by striking "2024" and inserting "2031";

  10. 15 U.S.C. 6701(e)(7)(E)(i)(II)changedby H.R. 7128 Sec. 5(a)

    The bill says: by striking "2023" and inserting "2030";

  11. 15 U.S.C. 6701(e)(7)(E)(i)(II)changedby H.R. 7128 Sec. 5(a)

    The bill says: by striking "2029" and inserting "2036"; and

  12. 15 U.S.C. 6701(e)(7)(E)(i)(II)changedby H.R. 7128 Sec. 5(a)

    The bill says: by striking "2024" and inserting "2031"; and

  13. 15 U.S.C. 6701(e)(7)(E)(i)(III)changedby H.R. 7128 Sec. 5(a)

    The bill says: by striking "2029" and inserting "2036"; and

  14. 15 U.S.C. 6701(e)(7)(E)(i)(III)changedby H.R. 7128 Sec. 5(a)

    The bill says: by striking "2024" and inserting "2031".

  15. 15 U.S.C. 6701changedby H.R. 7128 Sec. 5(b)

    The bill says: The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 6701 note) is amended by striking "Terrorism Insurance Program" each place it appears in text or headings and inserting "Terrorism Risk Insurance Program".

  16. 31 U.S.C. 313(c)(1)(D)changedby H.R. 7128 Sec. 5(b)

    (D) to assist the Secretary in administering the Terrorism Insurance ProgramTerrorism Risk Insurance Program established in the Department of the Treasury under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 6701 note);

    The bill says: Section 313(c)(1)(D) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by striking "Terrorism Insurance Program" and inserting "Terrorism Risk Insurance Program".

From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, 2024 edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

What it does

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TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026

This bill reauthorizes the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program through 2034. The program covers a portion of the losses incurred by private insurers for property and casualty insurance coverage for terrorism risk.

The bill also increases the amount of property and casualty insurance losses required for certification under the program beginning in 2029 and provides statutory authority for Department of the Treasury public notification requirements regarding the determination process for whether an act qualifies as an act of terrorism under this program.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Mar 19, 2026).

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What has happened

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  1. Jun 29, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 373 - 15 (Roll no. 229). (text: CR H4273-4274) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  2. Mar 19, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-561.Library of Congress
  3. Jan 16, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Jun 29, 2026 · HousePassed 373–15
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · needed two-thirds
    R 181 yes, 15 noI 1 yes, 0 noD 191 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Emanuel Cleaver D-MO-5
  • Andrew R. Garbarino R-NY-2
  • Ayanna Pressley D-MA-7
  • Nydia M. Velázquez D-NY-7