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Increased Homeland Security Grant Flexibility for Personnel and Overtime

This new bill temporarily increases the flexibility of federal homeland security grants. It allows local authorities and agencies to allocate a larger portion of these funds towards hiring personnel, including public safety staff, and covering overtime and backfill costs. This change aims to strengthen the capacity to respond to threats and maintain community safety until September 2025.
Key points
More grant money for hiring staff: Up to 75% of federal homeland security grants can be used for salaries, making it easier to hire additional officers or first responders.
Covering overtime and backfill costs: The bill allows a larger portion of funds to cover overtime and backfill expenses, potentially improving emergency service readiness.
Support for facility security: Increased flexibility also applies to funds for facility security, which may lead to better protection of important public places.
Temporary changes: These new grant utilization rules will be in effect until September 30, 2025.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7519
Sponsor: Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1]
Process start date: 2024-03-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To authorize a temporary increase in the permitted use of certain homeland security grants, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7519.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-03-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • More grant money for hiring staff: Up to 75% of federal homeland security grants can be used for salaries, making it easier to hire additional officers or first responders.
  • Covering overtime and backfill costs: The bill allows a larger portion of funds to cover overtime and backfill expenses, potentially improving emergency service readiness.
  • Support for facility security: Increased flexibility also applies to funds for facility security, which may lead to better protection of important public places.
  • Temporary changes: These new grant utilization rules will be in effect until September 30, 2025.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Security Public Investments