Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act

This bill would require the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide ongoing technical assistance and outreach to public entities regarding grants used to protect communities from terrorist attacks. FEMA would be required to conduct annual surveys of stakeholders to gather feedback on the State Homeland Security Grant Program and the Urban Area Security Initiative. Additionally, the agency would have to report to Congress on how this feedback is incorporated into grant programs and its overall implementation of these outreach efforts.

This bill affects the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which would be required to provide expanded outreach, technical assistance, and annual surveys to grant recipients. Public entities and other stakeholders involved in the State Homeland Security Grant Program and the Urban Area Security Initiative are also affected, as they would receive additional support for protecting communities from terrorist attacks. Furthermore, the Government Accountability Office is tasked with reporting on the implementation of these new requirements.

• Outreach and technical assistance for homeland security grants. FEMA is required to provide ongoing support and technical assistance to public entities and stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of the State Homeland Security Grant Program and the Urban Area Security Initiative.
• Annual stakeholder surveys and feedback integration. FEMA must conduct yearly surveys of public entities regarding these grant programs and provide information on how stakeholder feedback is incorporated into the programs.
• Congressional reporting requirements. Both FEMA and the Government Accountability Office are required to submit reports to Congress regarding the implementation of the bill's outreach and support mandates.

• H.R. 4058, Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act
  Aug 18, 2025 · As ordered reported by the House Committee on Homeland Security on June 25, 2025

This bill modifies the administration of the State Homeland Security Grant Program and the Urban Area Security Initiative by requiring the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide specific technical assistance and outreach to stakeholders of these existing programs.

The bill aims to improve the administration of preparedness grants by requiring the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide continuous outreach and technical assistance to stakeholders involved in protecting communities from terrorist attacks. It also establishes feedback mechanisms, including annual surveys and reports to Congress, to ensure stakeholder input is incorporated into the State Homeland Security Grant Program and the Urban Area Security Initiative.