Jewish American Security Act
Rep. Goldman Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Triple Security Grants for Synagogues and Schools
This bill was recently introduced in the House and is currently being reviewed by several committees. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is not yet scheduled for a vote. There is no companion bill at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has many supporters from both parties, but the large increase in spending and new rules for social media companies could slow it down.
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The bill creates new roles and responsibilities for federal employees at the Department of Education, FEMA, FBI, DHS, and the National Counterterrorism Center. The Department of Education must designate an antisemitism coordinator, and FEMA must ensure it has enough staff to run the expanded grant program. These are new ongoing duties that will shape workloads for years.
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Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Bipartisan Senate duo introduce new bill to protect US Jews and institutions
Sens. Rosen and Lankford introduced a sweeping bill aimed at combating antisemitism. A key provision is a $1 billion investment in the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which helps religious institutions pay for security guards, cameras, and building upgrades to protect against violence.
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Jewish American Security Act
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