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HR 6201119th CongressIn Committee
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: Nov 20, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26] (D-New York)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
H.R. 6201 directs the FEMA Administrator to take over administration of the Next Generation Warning System grant program, disburse obligated funds for FY 2022, and initiate grant awards for FY 2023 and FY 2024. It also requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct research and development on emergency warning system accessibility, resiliency, and security, and to report findings within two years.
Key Points
- 1FEMA Administrator assumes full responsibility for the Next Generation Warning System grant program.
- 2Disbursement of all obligated FY 2022 funds within 180 days of enactment.
- 3Commencement of grant awards for FY 2023 and FY 2024.
- 4Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct R&D on emergency warning system accessibility and security.
- 5Mandatory reporting of R&D activities to congressional committees within two years.
Impact Areas
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)State, local, tribal, and territorial governmentsCritical infrastructure owners and operatorsEmergency warning system vendors and developersCongressional oversight committees
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