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HR 5645 Cleared committee

Establishes a Federal Clearinghouse within the Department of Homeland Security to publish safety and security best practices and information on federal grant programs for nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and houses of worship.

Official title: Pray Safe Act of 2025

Next stop House floor: awaiting a vote
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House
Introduced 30-SEP-2025
Referred 30-SEP-2025
Approved by committee 15-SEP-2026
Key points
  • Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish the clearinghouse within 270 days of enactment, in consultation with the Attorney General and the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.
  • Requires the clearinghouse to offer evidence-based safety and security recommendations and a index of federal grant programs that these organizations can apply for, including performance metrics for each grant.
  • Requires a designated point of contact for organizations and posts contact information for Protective Security Advisors and fusion centers on the clearinghouse website.
  • Requires the Comptroller General to report to Congress on federal safety and security grants for these organizations, and the Act ceases to be effective four years after enactment.
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Committee referrals (4) Policy area

Emergency Management

Sponsor Grace Meng (D-NY) Cosponsors · 51
■ 26 R■ 25 D