Bill · H.R. 6507· House(119-HR-6507)
DHS Grants Accountability Act
- Introduced
- 12/9/2025
- Last activity
- 2/2/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Sponsored by
- Timothy Kennedy
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The DHS Grants Accountability Act aims to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and other laws regarding grant programs. It focuses on improving oversight, transparency, and stakeholder engagement for preparedness, transit, and port security grants. The bill establishes specific deadlines for making funding opportunities public. It also mandates specific timeframes for eligible recipients to submit applications. Additionally, the bill extends the period for which grant funds can be used.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6
The bill mandates that funding opportunity notices be made public within specific timeframes and requires annual notifications to Congressional committees.
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?+4
The bill provides more predictable application timelines and extended fund usability for public transportation security grants.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+3
The bill enhances fiscal accountability by establishing specific deadlines for publicizing funding opportunities and application periods.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Oversight and Transparency: The bill changes how funds are prioritized by requiring the Administrator to submit an annual notification to specific House and Senate committees before issuing funding opportunities (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 2).
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Predictable Application Timelines: For various grant programs, including preparedness, public transportation, railroad security, over-the-road bus security, and port security, the bill requires that the notice of funding opportunity be made public within 60 days of the enactment of the applicable appropriations Act if no other deadline is specified (Section 2, subsections a, b, 1, 2, 3, and 4).
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Guaranteed Application Windows: The bill ensures that eligible recipients have at least 30 days to submit an application after a notice of funding opportunity is made public (Section 2, subsections a, b, 1, 2, s3, and 4).
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Extended Use of Funds: For certain grant programs, the Administrator must make funds available for use by the recipient for a period of at least 54 months (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 3). Similarly, for public transportation grants, funds remain available for at least 54 months (Section 2, subsection b, paragraph 1).
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Timely Risk Assessments: The bill requires risk assessment information to be provided at least 30 days before any notice of funding opportunity or program guidance is issued (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens 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.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+6
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 2/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/2/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 12/10/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
- 12/9/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii
Bennie ThompsonDemocrat · Mississippi