United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 1129 — Homeland Security Grant Management Improvement Act

Last action — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

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Summary

Homeland Security Grant Management Improvement Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to prohibit the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from requiring the recipient of a grant under the Urban Area Security Initiative or the State Homeland Security Grant Program to use a specified percentage of such grant for any one of the specified permitted uses.Directs the Administrator to: (1) study the use of grant funds for administrative expenses; (2) determine whether 3% of the grant amount is adequate to ensure proper oversight, management, and administration of the grant; and (3) report recommendations on whether such percentage should be adjusted to better reflect administrative costs to grant recipients. Requires the Administrator to study the feasibility, advantages, and disadvantages of issuing multiyear program guidance for such grants.

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Action History

  1. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

  2. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.

  4. Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1129 do?
Homeland Security Grant Management Improvement Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to prohibit the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from requiring the recipient of a grant under the Urban Area Security Initiative or the State Homeland Security Grant Program to use a specified percentage of such grant for any one of the specified permitted uses.Directs the Administrator to: (1) study the use of grant funds for administrative expenses; (2) determine whether 3% of the grant amount is adequate to ensure proper oversight, management, and administration of the grant; and (3) report recommendations on whether such percentage should be adjusted to better reflect administrative costs to grant recipients. Requires the Administrator to study the feasibility, advantages, and disadvantages of issuing multiyear program guidance for such grants.
Who sponsors HR 1129?
HR 1129 is sponsored by Laura Richardson (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 1129?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 1129?
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