Bill > HR4058

This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance outreach and support for two key homeland security grant programs: the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) and the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP). The bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator to provide ongoing stakeholder outreach, engagement, education, technical assistance, and support before, during, and after grant awards. Specifically, the Administrator must conduct annual surveys to gather feedback from state, local, tribal, and territorial stakeholders about grant awards and the effectiveness of outreach efforts. The Administrator must also create summaries of these surveys and explain how stakeholder feedback will be incorporated into future grant opportunities. Additionally, the bill mandates a review by the Comptroller General within two years to assess the effectiveness of FEMA's stakeholder outreach, and requires the FEMA Administrator to submit a report to congressional committees within three years detailing the actions taken in response to these new requirements. These provisions aim to improve communication, transparency, and responsiveness in the federal homeland security grant process.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4058/all-info