Findings

Congress finds the following: (1) The Urban Areas Security Initiative provides critical funding to high-risk urban areas to enhance preparedness against terrorism and other threats under the Homeland Security Grant Program. (2) Effective border security and immigration enforcement are integral to national homeland security, requiring collaboration between Federal, State, local, Tribal, and territorial entities. (3) The fiscal year 2025 Homeland Security Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity established National Priority Areas to address emerging threats, including support for border crisis response through cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (4) Codifying the requirements referred to in paragraphs (1) through (3) will ensure consistent application and prevent future circumvention through administrative or judicial actions.