Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act
Summary
H.R. 4058, the "Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act," aims to improve the effectiveness of the Urban Area Security Initiative and the State Homeland Security Grant Program. It amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enhance outreach and technical assistance related to these grant programs. The bill mandates ongoing stakeholder engagement, including annual surveys to gather feedback on grant awarding and outreach efforts.
Expected Effects
The bill will likely lead to increased communication and collaboration between DHS and state, local, tribal, and territorial stakeholders. This could result in more effective allocation and utilization of preparedness grants. The Comptroller General is required to review the effectiveness of FEMA's outreach efforts and report to Congress.
Potential Benefits
- Improved communication between DHS and grant recipients.
- More effective allocation of resources based on stakeholder feedback.
- Enhanced transparency in the grant awarding process.
- Increased stakeholder engagement and participation.
- Potential for better-tailored grant programs to meet specific needs.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Increased administrative burden on DHS to conduct surveys and provide technical assistance.
- Potential for delays in grant awarding due to increased outreach requirements.
- The effectiveness of the outreach may vary depending on the resources and commitment of DHS.
- Possible challenges in incorporating diverse stakeholder feedback into grant programs.
- The act relies on self-reporting from stakeholders, which may be subject to bias.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the Constitution's broad goals of providing for the common defense and promoting the general welfare, as stated in the Preamble. Congress has the power to enact legislation necessary and proper for carrying out these responsibilities (Article I, Section 8). The bill does not appear to infringe on any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).