This bill appropriates $2 million from the 911 emergency communications fund to the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for the fiscal year 2024-2025. The funds are designated for grants to counties with populations between 16,000 and 16,500 that need to repair or replace their E911 systems due to damage or destruction caused by natural disasters in 2024. Additionally, the bill stipulates that the appropriated funds will not revert at the end of the fiscal year but will remain available for expenditure until the close of the succeeding fiscal year.

The bill also emphasizes the immediate importance of the provisions, stating that it takes effect upon enactment. This legislative action aims to ensure that affected counties can quickly access the necessary resources to restore their emergency communication systems, thereby enhancing public safety and response capabilities in the aftermath of natural disasters.