Chief Patron: Lingamfelter
UASI Funds Effectiveness (language only)

Item 65 #2h

Language
Page 32, after line 23, insert:
"The Office of Commonwealth Preparedness shall initiate an assessment of the effectiveness of Urban Areas Security Initiative and the Port Security Grant Program funding provided to the Commonwealth by the federal government.  Particular emphasis shall be given to the types of projects, the priorities for funding, and the effectiveness of those projects in improving protection, preparedness, response, and recovery in urban areas of port facilities.  The Office of Commonwealth Preparedness shall report its findings to the Chairmen of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees by October 1 of each fiscal year.  Included in this report, shall be recommendations to improve the oversight and use of this funding by the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees, including any legislation to implement improved oversight."

Explanation
(This amendment requires the Office of Commonwealth Preparedness to examine the types of projects, project priorities, and effectiveness of projects funded through the Urban Areas Security Initiative and Port Security Grant Program. The office is to provide recommendations for improved oversight of these grants by the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees, including any legislation that may be needed for that purpose.)