Bill · H.R. 6463· House(119-HR-6463)
Emergency Alert Grant Fairness Act
- Introduced
- 12/4/2025
- Last activity
- 2/2/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Sponsored by
- April McClain Delaney
- Cosponsors
- - 13 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Emergency Alert Grant Fairness Act," directs the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to take specific actions regarding grant applications. It requires that applications for the Next Generation Warning System grants be opened for at least 30 days every year. Additionally, the bill expands eligibility for these specific grants. It ensures that public broadcasting entities are eligible to apply for these funds.
Yes
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+5
The bill improves FEMA's warning system capabilities by mandating annual grant application windows and expanding eligible entities.
Does this get reliable internet to more people?+3
Expanding grant eligibility to public broadcasting entities supports the infrastructure necessary for public information and warning systems.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+2
Enhanced warning systems can improve safety outcomes for residents in densely populated areas through better broadcasting capabilities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Access to Warning Systems: By requiring the Administrator to open applications for not less than 30 days each year, the bill ensures a regular window for grant opportunities regarding the Next Generation Warning System (Section 2(a)).
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Expanded Eligibility for Broadcasters: The bill explicitly includes public broadcasting entities as eligible entities for the Next Generation Warning System grants, which allows these organizations to access funding (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated 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+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+2
- 2/2/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- 12/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/4/2025
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5040)
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 12 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
Cleo FieldsDemocrat · Louisiana
Jared HuffmanDemocrat · California
Pablo HernándezDemocrat · Puerto Rico
Timothy KennedyDemocrat · New York
Gwen MooreDemocrat · Wisconsin
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California
Mary Gay ScanlonDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Greg StantonDemocrat · Arizona
Mike ThompsonDemocrat · California
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada