Nonprofit and House of Worship Safety: New Federal Support
This Act establishes a federal clearinghouse within the Department of Homeland Security to assist nonprofit organizations, including faith-based groups and houses of worship, in enhancing their safety and security. The clearinghouse will provide best practices and information on available federal grants, aiming to improve protection against threats like terrorist attacks and natural disasters.
Key points
A Federal Clearinghouse on Safety and Security Best Practices will be established as the primary federal resource for nonprofit organizations and houses of worship.
The clearinghouse will publish evidence-based safety recommendations and provide information on federal grant programs to fund security improvements.
Citizens involved with nonprofit organizations or places of worship will have easier access to resources and support for threat prevention and incident response.
Status:
Introduced
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