Emergency Warning System: FEMA Grant Management
To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to administer the Next Generation Warning System grant program and disburse obligated funds under such program, and for other purposes.
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by a House subcommittee. It was recently introduced and referred to committees for study. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties and focuses on public safety, which is usually popular. However, many administrative bills like this struggle to get a full vote unless they are added to a larger package.
Key Points
- This bill moves the Next Generation Warning System grant program under the direct control of FEMA. This program helps public media stations and local governments upgrade their technology to send out faster and more reliable emergency alerts.
- FEMA would be required to release money that was already promised in 2022 within six months of the bill becoming law. It also orders the agency to start giving out the grant money that was set aside for 2023 and 2024 to help local communities improve their warning systems.
- The Department of Homeland Security will start new research to make sure emergency alerts are easy for everyone to access, including people with disabilities. This research will also look for ways to make these systems more secure against hackers and more likely to work during major disasters.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
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Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to administer the Next Generation Warning System grant program and disburse obligated funds under such program, and for other purposes.
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