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This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to open applications for its Next Generation Warning System (NGWS) grants for at least 30 days annually and expands grant eligibility to include public broadcasting entities, as defined in the Communications Act of 1934. The NGWS is a program designed to improve emergency alert and warning systems, and this legislation aims to increase accessibility and fairness in the grant application process by establishing a consistent annual application window and broadening the pool of potential grant recipients to include public broadcasters, who play a crucial role in disseminating emergency information to local communities. By mandating a minimum 30-day application period and explicitly allowing public broadcasting entities to apply, the bill seeks to enhance the nation's emergency communication infrastructure and provide more opportunities for organizations to receive funding for warning system improvements.

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