Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act

HR 9458 requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to improve outreach and support for grantees receiving funds under two key programs: the Urban Area Security Initiative and the State Homeland Security Grant Program. It mandates that DHS conduct annual surveys with State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments to gather feedback on grant processes and outreach effectiveness, then share summaries of this feedback and how it influenced future grant notices. The bill also requires DHS to provide ongoing technical assistance and engagement before, during, and after grants are awarded. These changes aim to make grant programs more responsive to the needs of communities receiving federal preparedness funding, with reports on implementation due to Congress within two to three years.