Department of Homeland Security Assistance to States and Localities: A Summary and Issues for the 111th Congress

Abstract

In light of lessons learned from the September 2001, terrorist attacks and other catastrophes such as Hurricanes Katrina and Gustav, the 111th Congress is expected to consider questions and issues associated with federal homeland security assistance. Federal homeland security assistance, for the purpose of this report, is defined as U.S. Department of Homeland Security programs that provide funding, training, or technical assistance to states, localities, tribes, and other entities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from man-made and natural disasters. Since the nation is still threatened by terrorist attacks and natural disasters, the 111th Congress may wish to consider questions and challenges about whether, or how, federal homeland security assistance policy should be revisited. Policy solutions could affect, and be constrained by, existing law and regulations, and constitutional considerations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 08, 2009
Accession Number
ADA501338

Entities

People

  • Shawn Reese

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Cyber
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil Defense
  • Congress
  • Counterterrorism
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Disasters
  • Emergency Response
  • First Responders
  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • Homeland Security
  • Law
  • National Governments
  • Risk Analysis
  • Security
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Urban Areas

Readers

  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Government and Public Administration Law.