Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act
In committeeEnhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide outreach and support to stakeholders regarding grants for protecting communities from terrorist attacks. Specifically, FEMA must provide ongoing outreach and technical assistance to public entities and other stakeholders before, during, and after awarding grants under the State Homeland Security Grant Program and the Urban Area Security Initiative. FEMA must conduct annual surveys of public entities regarding the grants and provide information on stakeholder feedback and how it was incorporated into these programs. The Government Accountability Office and FEMA must report to Congress on FEMA’s implementation of the bill.
Nov 20, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Passed
The Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act aims to improve outreach and technical assistance for the Urban Area Security Initiative and the State Homeland Security Grant Program. It mandates annual surveys and reports to assess and enhance the effectiveness of these programs. The bill includes provisions for oversight and accountability through reports by the Comptroller General and FEMA.