To increase funding for State and local grant programs and firefighter assistance grants.

1. 1

   Change 1: Replaces “$2,694,300,000” with “$3,281,300,000”

   ReplacesPage 77, line 18Printed page

   In H.R. 2360 · Reported to Senate

   state and local programs

   For grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and other activities, including grants to State and local governments for terrorism prevention activities, notwithstanding any other provision of law, [struck: $2,694,300,000][inserted: $3,281,300,000], which shall be allocated as follows:

   (1) $1,518,000,000 for State and local grants, of which $425,000,000 shall be allocated such that each State and territory shall receive the same dollar amount for the State minimum as was distributed in fiscal year 2005 for formula- based grants: Provided, That the balance shall be allocated by the Secretary of Homeland Security to States, urban areas, or regions based on risks; threats; vulnerabilities; and unmet essential capabilities pursuant to Homeland Security Presidential Directive 8 (HSPD-8).

   Original wording

   On page 77, line 18, strike “$2,694,300,000” and insert “$3,281,300,000”.

2. 2

   Change 2: Replaces “$1,518,000,000” with “$1,985,000,000”

   ReplacesPage 77, line 20Printed page

   In H.R. 2360 · Reported to Senate

   For grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and other activities, including grants to State and local governments for terrorism prevention activities, notwithstanding any other provision of law, $2,694,300,000, which shall be allocated as follows:

   (1) [struck: $1,518,000,000][inserted: $1,985,000,000] for State and local grants, of which $425,000,000 shall be allocated such that each State and territory shall receive the same dollar amount for the State minimum as was distributed in fiscal year 2005 for formula- based grants: Provided, That the balance shall be allocated by the Secretary of Homeland Security to States, urban areas, or regions based on risks; threats; vulnerabilities; and unmet essential capabilities pursuant to Homeland Security Presidential Directive 8 (HSPD-8).

   (2) $400,000,000 for law enforcement terrorism prevention grants, of which $155,000,000 shall be allocated such that each State and territory shall receive the same dollar amount for the State minimum as was distributed in fiscal year 2005 for law enforcement terrorism prevention grants: Provided, That the balance shall be allocated by the Secretary to States based on risks; threats; vulnerabilities; and unmet essential capabilities pursuant to HSPD-8.

   Original wording

   On page 77, line 20, strike “$1,518,000,000” and insert “$1,985,000,000”.

3. 3

   Change 3: Replaces “$321,300,000” with “$341,300,000”

   ReplacesPage 79, line 21Printed page

   In H.R. 2360 · Reported to Senate

   (5) $40,000,000 for State grants pursuant to section 204(a) of the REAL ID Act of 2005 (Division B of Public Law 109-13), to remain available until expended, as determined by the Secretary: Provided, That none of the funds made available under this paragraph may be obligated or allocated for grants until the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives receive and approve an implementation plan for the responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security under the REAL ID Act of 2005 (Division B of Public Law 109-13), including the proposed uses of the grant monies.

   (6) [struck: $321,300,000][inserted: $341,300,000] for training, exercises, technical assistance, and other programs: Provided, That not to exceed 3 percent of the amounts provided for grants under this heading shall be available for program administration: Provided further, That the Government Accountability Office shall review the validity of the threat and risk factors used by the Secretary for the purposes of allocating discretionary grants funded under this heading, and the application of those factors in the allocation of funds prior to the Department making final grant determinations: Provided further, That the Government Accountability Office shall have 20 days to complete its review after it is notified by the Secretary that preliminary determinations have been made, and the Government Accountability Office shall report to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives on the findings of its review prior to the Department making final grant determinations: Provided further, That none of the grants provided under this heading shall be used for construction or renovation of facilities, except for a minor perimeter security project, not to exceed $1,000,000, as determined necessary by the Secretary: Provided further, That the preceding proviso shall not apply to grants under subparagraphs (A), (D), and (E) of paragraph (3) under this heading: Provided further, That grantees shall provide additional reports on their use of funds, as determined necessary by the Secretary: Provided further, That funds appropriated for discretionary grants under paragraph (1) and law enforcement terrorism prevention grants under paragraph (2) of this heading shall be available for operational costs, to include personnel overtime and overtime associated with Office of State and Local Government Coordination and Preparedness certified training, as needed: Provided further, That notwithstanding any other provision of law, funds appropriated under paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of this heading are exempt from section 6503(a) of title 31, United States Code: Provided further, That of the funds provided under paragraph (1) of this heading, $25,000,000 shall be available until expended for assistance to organizations (as described under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax section 501(a) of such Code) determined by the Secretary to be at high- risk of international terrorist attack, and that these determinations shall not be delegated to any Federal, State, or local government official: Provided further, That the Secretary shall certify to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives the threat to each designated tax exempt grantee at least 3 full business days in advance of the announcement of any grant award.

   firefighter assistance grants

   Original wording

   On page 79, line 21, strike “$321,300,000” and insert “$341,300,000”.

4. 4

   Change 4: Replaces “$615,000,000” with “$715,000,000”

   ReplacesPage 81, line 24Printed page

   In H.R. 2360 · Reported to Senate

   firefighter assistance grants

   For necessary expenses for programs authorized by the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2201 et seq.), [struck: $615,000,000][inserted: $715,000,000], of which $550,000,000 shall be available to carry out section 33 (15 U.S.C. 2229) and $65,000,000 shall be available to carry out section 34 (15 U.S.C. 2229a) of such Act, to remain available until September 30, 2007: Provided, That not to exceed 5 percent of this amount shall be available for program administration.

   emergency management performance grants

   Original wording

   On page 81, line 24, strike “$615,000,000” and insert “$715,000,000”.

5. 5

   Change 5: Replaces “$550,000,000” with “$650,000,000”

   ReplacesPage 81, line 24Printed page

   In H.R. 2360 · Reported to Senate

   firefighter assistance grants

   For necessary expenses for programs authorized by the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2201 et seq.), $615,000,000, of which [struck: $550,000,000][inserted: $650,000,000] shall be available to carry out section 33 (15 U.S.C. 2229) and $65,000,000 shall be available to carry out section 34 (15 U.S.C. 2229a) of such Act, to remain available until September 30, 2007: Provided, That not to exceed 5 percent of this amount shall be available for program administration.

   emergency management performance grants

   Original wording

   On page 81, line 24, strike “$550,000,000” and insert “$650,000,000”.

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