Summary

Revises which organizations make up the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium, adds one new rural consortium member, clarifies participating jurisdictions and training delivery methods, and authorizes specific funding levels for fiscal years 2027–2031. It also requires the Department of Homeland Security to guarantee certain members receive at least what they got in FY2023 and sets rules for proportional allocation and equal distribution if total appropriations fall short of or exceed authorized amounts.

• Revises the statutorily listed membership of the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium and adds a Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium in Kentucky.
• Clarifies allowable participating jurisdictions and training delivery modalities for NDPC activities.
• Authorizes specific funding totals for consortium entities for FY2027 through FY2031 ($111M to $125M across those years).
• Requires DHS to ensure listed members receive no less than their FY2023 funding amounts.
• Establishes proportional allocation rules if appropriations fall short of authorized sums, using FY2023 allocation proportions.
• Directs that increases in appropriations be distributed equally among the specified members unless Congress provides otherwise.
• Amendment is an authorization change; actual disbursement depends on future appropriations.
• Targets particular institutions by name and location within the statutory membership.
• Implements protections intended to stabilize long-term funding for designated consortium members.