taken by a State or local government to guide, regu-
late, and assist in the planning, regulation, and 
management of land, natural resources, development 
practices, and other activities related to the pattern 
and scope of future land use. 
(2) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.—The term ‘‘com-
prehensive plan’’ means a binding or non-binding 
planning document adopted for the purpose of regu-
lation and management of land, natural resources, 
development practices, infrastructure investments, 
and other activities related to the pattern and scope 
of future land use and urban development. 
(3) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means any of 
the following: 
(A) One of the 50 States, the District of 
Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 
the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, or 
the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Is-
lands. 
(B) A Tribal government. 
(C) A Native Hawaiian organization, as 
defined in section 8(a)(15) of the Small Busi-
ness Act (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(15)). 
(4) STATE
PLANNING
DIRECTOR.—The term 
‘‘State planning director’’ means a State official des-
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ignated by statute or by the chief executive officer 
of the State whose principal responsibility is the 
drafting and updating of State guide plans or guid-
ance documents that regulate land use and develop-
ment on a statewide basis. 
(5) LOCAL
PLANNING
DIRECTOR.—The term 
‘‘local planning director’’ means a local official des-
ignated by statute, by the mayor, or by the city 
council whose principal responsibility is the drafting 
and updating of local comprehensive plans or guid-
ance documents that regulate land use and develop-
ment within the local government’s jurisdiction. 
(6) TRIBAL GOVERNMENT.—The term ‘‘Tribal 
government’’ means the Tribal government of an In-
dian Tribe, as defined in section 4 of the Indian 
Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act 
(25 U.S.C. 5304). 
SEC. 4. SAFE COMMUNITIES PLANNING RESEARCH. 
(a) RESEARCH PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.—The Sec-
retary of Homeland Security, in coordination with govern-
mental, nongovernmental, university, and commercial 
partners, shall conduct research and analysis of the best 
practices in comprehensive land use and community plan-
ning that aims to reduce threats posed by natural hazards 
and acts of terrorism, focusing on— 
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(1) the integration of Federal facility security 
with local and regional plans, codes, and regulations; 
(2) examination of the impacts of security 
strategies, facilities, and design on the overall phys-
ical and social environment of a community, includ-
ing the functionality and accessibility of its streets, 
neighborhoods, civic and commercial building, and 
public spaces; and 
(3) integration of comprehensive mapping and 
risk-assessment tools and strategies. 
(b) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 2 years 
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
report to Congress on best practices in community security 
and safety planning, including— 
(1) an evaluation of land use and development 
codes and ordinances that aim to reduce the risks 
posed by natural hazards and acts of terrorism; 
(2) an evaluation of software and other tools 
that have been developed to aide communities in 
planning for safe development; 
(3) an evaluation of codes, ordinances, security 
design standards, and design tools that aim to en-
courage safe planning in the siting and design of 
residential development; and 
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(4) an evaluation of best practices in incor-
porating safety and security into infrastructure plan-
ning, including water, wastewater, and storm water 
facilities, transportation systems, and electricity gen-
eration and distribution facilities. 
In determining best practices, the Secretary shall take into 
consideration regional, State, and local differences, and 
shall evaluate practices in terms of risk-reduction and 
cost. 
SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out 
this section $57,250,000 for each of the fiscal years 2019 
through 2023, of which— 
(1) $56,250,000 shall be used for making 
grants under section 3; and 
(2) $300,000 shall be used to carry out section 
4. 
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