Redundancy Elimination and Enhanced Performance for Preparedness Grants Act

Bill: 111-hr-3980
Sponsor: Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28]
Introduced: 2009-11-02 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Appropriations
Congressional oversight
Emergency planning and evacuation
Federal-Indian relations
Homeland security
Intergovernmental relations
Performance measurement
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: 
Redundancy Elimination and Enhanced Performance for Preparedness Grants Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), for homeland security preparedness grants (under the Urban Area Security Initiative and under the State Homeland Security Grant Program) and other grants specified by the Administrator, to submit a report to the congressional homeland security committees every two years that: (1) identifies redundant reporting requirements for grant recipients and includes a plan for eliminating such redundancies; (2) includes a plan for developing and improving the performance metrics required for such grants; and (3) includes an assessment of each program under which such grants are awarded.
 
Requires each plan to: (1) be developed in coordination with state, local, tribal, and territorial governments; and (2) include a proposed timeline for actions to implement the plan.
 
Lists requirements for program assessments, including: (1) a brief summary of program purposes, objectives, performance goals, and key findings; (2) an assessment of the quality of the program's performance metrics; (3) a summary of how the program's strengths and weaknesses are impeding or contributing to its failures or successes; (4) an identification of best practices used for allocating resources that resulted in positive outcomes; and (5) an assessment of the quality of customer service offered to recipients of funds under the program and a strategy for improving such service.

action_date: 2009-12-01
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Redundancy Elimination and Enhanced Performance for Preparedness Grants Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), for homeland security preparedness grants (under the Urban Area Security Initiative and under the State Homeland Security Grant Program) and other grants specified by the Administrator, to submit a report to the congressional homeland security committees every two years that: (1) identifies redundant reporting requirements for grant recipients and includes a plan for eliminating such redundancies; (2) includes a plan for developing and improving the performance metrics required for such grants; and (3) includes an assessment of each program under which such grants are awarded. 
 
Requires each such plan to: (1) be developed in coordination with state, local, tribal, and territorial governments; and (2) include a proposed timeline for implementing actions.
 
Requires each such program assessment to include: (1) a brief summary of program purposes, objectives, performance goals, and key findings; (2) an assessment of the quality of the program's performance metrics and the extent to which necessary performance data are collected; (3) a summary of how the program's strengths and weaknesses are contributing to or impeding its successes or failures; (4) a description of the extent to which any trends, developments, or emerging conditions affect the need to change the mission of the program or the way it is being carried out; (5) an identification of best practices used for allocating resources that resulted in positive outcomes; (6) recommendations for program modifications to improve program results; (7) a summary of key results of the program assessment that support maximizing the amount of funds appropriated for the program; and (8) an assessment of the quality of customer service offered to recipients of funds under the program and a strategy for improving such service.

action_date: 2009-12-02
text: 
Redundancy Elimination and Enhanced Performance for Preparedness Grants Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), for homeland security preparedness grants (under the Urban Area Security Initiative and under the State Homeland Security Grant Program) and other grants specified by the Administrator, to submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees every two years that: (1) identifies redundant reporting requirements for grant recipients and includes a plan for eliminating such redundancies; (2) includes a plan for developing and improving the performance metrics required for such grants; and (3) includes an assessment of each program under which such grants are awarded. 

Requires each such plan to: (1) be developed in coordination with state, local, tribal, and territorial governments; and (2) include a proposed timeline for implementing actions.

Requires each such program assessment to include: (1) a brief summary of program purposes, objectives, performance goals, and key findings; (2) an assessment of the quality of the program's performance metrics and the extent to which necessary performance data are collected; (3) a summary of how the program's strengths and weaknesses are contributing to or impeding its successes or failures; (4) a description of the extent to which any trends, developments, or emerging conditions affect the need to change the mission of the program or the way it is being carried out; (5) an identification of best practices used for allocating resources that resulted in positive outcomes; (6) recommendations for program modifications to improve program results; (7) a summary of key results of the program assessment that support maximizing the amount of funds appropriated for the program; and (8) an assessment of the quality of customer service offered to recipients of funds under the program and a strategy for improving such service.

action_date: 2010-09-16
text: 
Redundancy Elimination and Enhanced Performance for Preparedness Grants Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to submit to the appropriate congressional committees not later than 90 days after this Act's enactment a report that includes: (1) an assessment of redundant reporting requirements imposed by the Administrator on state, local, and tribal governments in connection with the awarding of covered grants; (2) a plan for eliminating any redundant and unnecessary reporting requirements identified; and (3) a plan for promptly developing a set of quantifiable performance measures and metrics to assess the effectiveness of the programs under which the grants are awarded. Defines &quot;covered grants&quot; as homeland security preparedness grants awarded under the Urban Area Security Initiative and the State Homeland Security Grant Program and other grants specified by the Administrator.
 
Requires the Administrator to submit to such committees within one year after such report is required and every two years thereafter a grants management report that includes: (1) the status of efforts to eliminate such redundant and unnecessary reporting requirements; (2) the status of efforts to develop such performance measures and metrics; and (3) a performance assessment of each covered grant program.
 
Directs the Administrator to: (1) enter into a contract for the National Academy of Public Administration to assist the Administrator in studying, developing, and implementing performance measures and metrics to assess the effectiveness of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grants and the programs under which covered grants are awarded; and (2) report on the study's findings and recommendations within one year after such contract is awarded.
 
Authorizes appropriations.

action_date: 2010-09-22
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on September 16, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Redundancy Elimination and Enhanced Performance for Preparedness Grants Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to submit to the appropriate congressional committees not later than 90 days after this Act's enactment a report that includes: (1) an assessment of redundant reporting requirements imposed by the Administrator on state, local, and tribal governments in connection with the awarding of covered grants; (2) a plan for eliminating any redundant and unnecessary reporting requirements identified; and (3) a plan for promptly developing a set of quantifiable performance measures and metrics to assess the effectiveness of the programs under which the grants are awarded. Defines &quot;covered grants&quot; as homeland security preparedness grants awarded under the Urban Area Security Initiative and the State Homeland Security Grant Program and other grants specified by the Administrator.
 
Requires the Administrator to submit to such committees within one year after such report is required and every two years thereafter a grants management report that includes: (1) the status of efforts to eliminate such redundant and unnecessary reporting requirements; (2) the status of efforts to develop quantifiable performance measures and metrics; and (3) a performance assessment of each covered grant program.
 
Directs the Administrator to: (1) enter into a contract for the National Academy of Public Administration to assist the Administrator in studying, developing, and implementing performance measures and metrics to assess the effectiveness of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grants and the programs under which covered grants are awarded; and (2) report on the study's findings and recommendations within one year after such contract is awarded.
 
Authorizes appropriations.

action_date: 2010-10-12
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on September 16, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Redundancy Elimination and Enhanced Performance for Preparedness Grants Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to submit to the appropriate congressional committees not later than 90 days after this Act's enactment a report that includes: (1) an assessment of redundant reporting requirements imposed by the Administrator on state, local, and tribal governments in connection with the awarding of covered grants; (2) a plan for eliminating any redundant and unnecessary reporting requirements identified; and (3) a plan for promptly developing a set of quantifiable performance measures and metrics to assess the effectiveness of the programs under which the grants are awarded. Defines &quot;covered grants&quot; as homeland security preparedness grants awarded under the Urban Area Security Initiative and the State Homeland Security Grant Program and other grants specified by the Administrator.

Requires the Administrator to submit to such committees within one year after such report is required and every two years thereafter a grants management report that includes: (1) the status of efforts to eliminate such redundant and unnecessary reporting requirements; (2) the status of efforts to develop quantifiable performance measures and metrics; and (3) a performance assessment of each covered grant program.

Directs the Administrator to: (1) enter into a contract for the National Academy of Public Administration to assist the Administrator in studying, developing, and implementing performance measures and metrics to assess the effectiveness of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grants and the programs under which covered grants are awarded; and (2) report on the study's findings and recommendations within one year after such contract is awarded.

Authorizes appropriations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-10-12
text: Became Public Law No: 111-271.
action_date: 2010-10-12
text: Became Public Law No: 111-271.
action_date: 2010-10-12
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2010-10-12
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2010-09-30
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2010-09-30
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Cleared for White House.
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H7073-7074)
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H7073-7074)
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 3980.
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Mr. Cuellar moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H7073-7075)
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7364-7365; text as passed Senate: CR S7364-7365)
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7364-7365; text as passed Senate: CR S7364-7365)
action_date: 2010-09-16
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 566.
action_date: 2010-09-16
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 111-291.
action_date: 2010-09-16
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 111-291.
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2009-12-03
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 922). (text: CR H13411-13412)
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 922).(text: CR H13411-13412)
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13427)
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3980.
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13411-13413)
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: Mr. Cuellar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 199.
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 111-346.
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 111-346.
action_date: 2009-11-17
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2009-11-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-11-03
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2009-11-03
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-11-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 111-271