Bill · H.R. 6201· House(119-HR-6201)
To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to administer the Next Generation Warning System grant program and disburse obligated funds under such program, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 11/20/2025
- Last activity
- 11/21/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
- Sponsored by
- Timothy Kennedy
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill directs the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to take responsibility for administering the Next Generation Warning System grant program. It requires the Administrator to disburse specific obligated funds from fiscal year 2022 within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The bill also instructs the start of the grant award process using funds available for fiscal years 2023 and 2024. Additionally, the Secretary of Homeland Security is tasked with carrying out research and development to improve emergency warning systems. This research should focus on accessibility, resiliency, and security. Finally, the Secretary must submit a report on these research activities to specific Congressional committees.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+5
The bill directs FEMA to administer the Next Generation Warning System grant program and research improvements to warning systems.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+3
The bill mandates research to improve the accessibility of emergency warning systems.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+3
The bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out research and development regarding emergency warning systems.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Emergency Warning Systems: The Secretary is tasked with carrying out research and development to improve the accessibility, resiliency, and security of emergency warning systems (Section 1(b)(1)). This could lead to better warning systems for the public.
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Timely Disbursement of Funds: The Administrator is required to disburse all funds made available for fiscal year 2022 that are obligated as of the date of enactment within 180 days (Section 1(a)(2)). This ensures that previously obligated money for the program is distributed.
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Grant Program Continuity: The bill directs the Administrator to begin the process of awarding grants using funds available for fiscal years 2023 and 2024 (Section 1(a)(3)). This facilitates the ongoing operation of the Next Generation Warning System grant program.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+5Improves Public Transit+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+3
- 12/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/21/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 11/20/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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