I 112th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5847 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 18, 2012 Ms. Richardson introduced the following bill; which was 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 A BILL To establish an interagency working group to improve coordination of grants authorized under sections 2002 and 2003 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and other Federal preparedness grants, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Fostering Coordination in Federal Preparedness Grants Act.

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Interagency grants working group

(a)

In general

The Secretary of Homeland Security shall, in coordination with relevant Department of Homeland Security components and other appropriate Federal departments and agencies, establish an interagency working group to better coordinate grants authorized under sections 2002 and 2003 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 603 and 604) and other Federal preparedness grants. (b)

Membership

The working group shall be chaired by the Secretary of Homeland Security and be composed of representatives from appropriate Federal departments and agencies. (c)

Responsibilities

The working group shall— (1)meet regularly to coordinate, as appropriate, development of grant guidance, application and award timelines, monitoring, and assessments; (2)seek input from State, local, and tribal officials involved in grant management in order to inform grant processes, allocations, and awards; (3)promote coordinated grant timelines; and (4)ensure all preparedness grant programs employ a common Internet Web portal. (d)

Report

Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on the activities of the working group.