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This bill seeks to improve the oversight, transparency, and stakeholder engagement in various Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grant programs, primarily focusing on preparedness, transit, and port security grants. The bill makes several key changes to existing laws, including requiring the DHS Administrator to publish grant funding opportunities at least 60 days after an appropriations act is enacted, and ensuring that potential grant recipients have at least 30 days to submit applications. The legislation also mandates that grant funds be made available to recipients for a minimum of 54 months, which provides more stability and planning time for organizations receiving these grants. Additionally, the bill requires more transparent reporting, such as annual notifications to congressional homeland security committees about grant allocations and providing risk assessment information at least 30 days before funding opportunities are announced. These changes apply to multiple grant programs, including homeland security grants, public transportation grants, railroad security assistance, over-the-road bus security assistance, and port security grants, with the overarching goal of making the grant allocation process more predictable, accessible, and accountable.

Military Affairs and Security, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6507/all-info