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FEMA Emergency Management Performance Grants Program Reauthorization Act of 2021
12/30/2022, 8:18 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6044
Bill 117 HR 6044, also known as the FEMA Emergency Management Performance Grants Program Reauthorization Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize and update the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG) Program. The EMPG Program provides funding to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to support their emergency management capabilities and preparedness efforts.
The bill seeks to reauthorize the EMPG Program for five years, from fiscal year 2022 through fiscal year 2026, and increase the funding authorization levels to ensure that state and local governments have the resources they need to effectively respond to and recover from disasters. It also includes provisions to streamline the application process for grants, improve coordination between FEMA and state and local governments, and enhance accountability and oversight of grant funds.
Additionally, the bill includes requirements for FEMA to develop and update guidance on emergency management best practices, conduct regular evaluations of grant recipients' performance, and report to Congress on the effectiveness of the EMPG Program. It also encourages the use of grant funds for training, exercises, planning, and other activities that enhance emergency preparedness and response capabilities. Overall, the FEMA Emergency Management Performance Grants Program Reauthorization Act of 2021 aims to strengthen the nation's emergency management capabilities and ensure that state and local governments are better prepared to respond to and recover from disasters.
The bill seeks to reauthorize the EMPG Program for five years, from fiscal year 2022 through fiscal year 2026, and increase the funding authorization levels to ensure that state and local governments have the resources they need to effectively respond to and recover from disasters. It also includes provisions to streamline the application process for grants, improve coordination between FEMA and state and local governments, and enhance accountability and oversight of grant funds.
Additionally, the bill includes requirements for FEMA to develop and update guidance on emergency management best practices, conduct regular evaluations of grant recipients' performance, and report to Congress on the effectiveness of the EMPG Program. It also encourages the use of grant funds for training, exercises, planning, and other activities that enhance emergency preparedness and response capabilities. Overall, the FEMA Emergency Management Performance Grants Program Reauthorization Act of 2021 aims to strengthen the nation's emergency management capabilities and ensure that state and local governments are better prepared to respond to and recover from disasters.
Congressional Summary of HR 6044
FEMA Emergency Management Performance Grants Program Reauthorization Act of 2021
This bill extends the authorization of the Emergency Management Performance Grants Program through FY2026. This program provides state, local, tribal, and emergency management agencies with resources to implement the National Preparedness System and otherwise support emergency planning, preparedness, and response.Read the Full Bill
Current Status of Bill HR 6044
Bill HR 6044 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 18, 2021. Bill HR 6044 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 18, 2021. Bill HR 6044's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. as of November 19, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6044
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6044
Primary Policy Focus
Emergency ManagementAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6044
FEMA Emergency Management Performance Grants Program Reauthorization Act of 2021
FEMA Emergency Management Performance Grants Program Reauthorization Act of 2021
To amend the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 to extend the authorization of the Emergency Management Performance Grants Program through 2026.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6044
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