What does Preamble of S 3920 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To strengthen homeland security by expanding Urban Areas Security Initiative grant eligibility criteria to promote cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and to advance election security protections,' aims to strengthen homeland security. The bill intends to expand eligibility criteria for Urban Areas Security Initiative grants. A stated goal is to promote cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The bill also seeks to advance election security protections.

What does SHORT TITLES. of S 3920 do?

This bill is formally titled the Unifying American Security Interests Act.

What does FINDINGS. of S 3920 do?

This section outlines findings related to homeland security funding and collaboration. The Urban Areas Security Initiative provides funding to urban areas for preparedness against terrorism and other threats. Effective border security and immigration enforcement are considered integral to national homeland security. The Homeland Security Grant Program's fiscal year 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity established National Priority Areas, including border crisis response. Codifying the requirements outlined in the findings aims to ensure consistent application and prevent circumvention.

What does ELIGIBILITY FOR URBAN AREAS SECURITY INITIATIVE GRANTS. of S 3920 do?

This section amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish eligibility requirements for Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grants. Applicants for UASI grants, including state administrative agencies and eligible urban areas, must allocate at least 30% of their total award amount across five National Priority Areas: cybersecurity, soft target protection, Homeland Security Task Forces/Fusion Centers, election security, and border crisis response/enforcement. Specifically, at least 3% of the grant must be dedicated to election security, and at least 10% to border crisis response and enforcement activities. Border crisis response activities include participation in the 287(g) program, cooperating with immigration detainers, training law enforcement on immigration law, information sharing with ICE, procuring technology for enforcement, joint training exercises, and staffing/overtime for related activities. Applicants must submit an investment justification detailing alignment with border security goals and coordinate projects with ICE field offices. Applicants must certify that funded activities comply with DHS terms, including prohibitions on incentivizing illegal immigration. Failure to meet minimum allocation requirements may result in denial of future grants, a hold on funds, or other penalties. These requirements apply to UASI grants awarded for fiscal year 2027 and subsequent years.

What does RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. of S 3920 do?

This section establishes a rule of construction regarding preemption of state and local laws. State and local laws are not preempted by this Act. Preemption is only allowed to the extent necessary to ensure compliance with conditions for Federal grant funding. The grant funding conditions are those established under section 2008(h) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 609(h)). Section 3 added section 2008(h) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002.

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UASI Act — S. 3920

Last updated: 2/25/2026 · Introduced: 2/25/2026

Author: Rick Scott (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require UASI grant applicants to allocate at least 30% of their funding across specific national priority areas, including 3% for election security and 10% for border crisis response and enforcement activities.
To receive UASI grants starting in fiscal year 2027, applicants must demonstrate alignment with border security goals, coordinate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and certify compliance with DHS terms.
This Act clarifies that state and local laws are not preempted unless necessary to ensure compliance with federal grant funding conditions related to homeland security.

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