DHS Grants Accountability Act

HR 6507, the DHS Grants Accountability Act, requires the Department of Homeland Security to set specific timelines for distributing security grants. It mandates that grant notices be published publicly at least 60 days after appropriations are enacted, gives applicants a minimum of 30 days to submit applications, and requires grant funds to remain available for use for at least 54 months. This bill directly affects state and local governments, transit agencies, port authorities, and other entities receiving DHS preparedness, transit, port security, and railroad safety grants. The key provisions standardize application deadlines and funding periods across multiple grant programs to improve transparency and planning.