Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act
Summary
The "Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act" amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002. It mandates the Administrator (likely of FEMA) to provide ongoing outreach, engagement, education, technical assistance, and support related to the Urban Area Security Initiative and the State Homeland Security Grant Program. This includes conducting annual surveys to collect feedback from stakeholders and incorporating this feedback into grant notices.
Expected Effects
This act will likely increase communication and collaboration between the Department of Homeland Security and state, local, tribal, and territorial stakeholders regarding preparedness grants. It also requires the Comptroller General and the FEMA Administrator to submit reports on the effectiveness of these outreach efforts. This should lead to more effective allocation and utilization of homeland security grants.
Potential Benefits
- Improved communication between DHS and stakeholders.
- More effective use of grant funding due to stakeholder feedback.
- Increased transparency in the grant awarding process.
- Enhanced preparedness at the state, local, tribal, and territorial levels.
- Data-driven improvements to grant programs based on survey results.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for increased administrative burden on FEMA.
- Possible delays in grant distribution due to survey and feedback processes.
- Risk of survey fatigue among stakeholders if not managed effectively.
- The act does not address the overall funding levels for these grants, only the outreach process.
- The effectiveness of the act depends on the quality and implementation of the surveys and feedback mechanisms.
Constitutional Alignment
The Act appears to align with the Constitution, particularly the principle of providing for the common defense and general welfare as stated in the Preamble. It does not infringe upon any specific rights outlined in the Bill of Rights. The Act falls under the legislative powers granted to Congress in Article I, Section 8, which includes the power to provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States.
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).