FEMA Emergency Management Performance Grants Program Reauthorization Act of 2021

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.