* Decentralizes preparedness to states/locals for "efficiency" via risk-based strategies. Republicans risk under-supporting states; Democrats fear inequality, weakened fed standards, and politicized risk definition. * EO shifts preparedness burden to states/locals, aiming for efficiency via decentralized, risk-based approach. Republicans may miss need for federal support; Dems may fear underfunding, inequality, weakened national standards, and politicized risk definitions by excluding "mis/disinfo." Real impact hinges on resource allocation and state capacity.