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Modifies subsection (a) of section 2002 to change the grant-award authorization from permissive to a recurring frequency requirement.
Alters the prioritization text: revises the introductory matter preceding paragraph (1) and replaces the administrator-written-factor language in paragraph (1)(K) with a required annual notification to relevant congressional committees before issuance of the notice of funding opportunity.
Redesignates an existing subsection and inserts new subsections establishing deadlines/application periods for notices of funding opportunities, minimum application submission periods, a minimum 54-month period of performance for certain grants, and defines 'specified section'.
Modifies the deadline provision in subsection (c)(2)(C) to require provision of certain risk-assessment information at least 30 days before any notice of funding opportunity or other program guidance.
Makes conforming organizational changes: strikes subsection (d), redesignates subsequent subsections, and adjusts an internal cross-reference.
Redesignates an existing subsection and replaces another to add a minimum 54-month period of performance and to require notice-publication and application-period deadlines for the public transportation grant program.
Redesignates an existing subsection and inserts a new subsection requiring notice-publication and minimum application periods for railroad security assistance grant notices.
Redesignates an existing subsection and inserts a new subsection requiring notice-publication and minimum application periods for over-the-road bus security assistance grant notices.
Adds a new subsection (n) to require publication deadlines for notices of funding opportunity for port security grants and to require a minimum applicant submission period.
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Introduced December 9, 2025 by Timothy M. Kennedy · Last progress December 9, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.