Congress·In Committee·H.R. 9966

Safe Spaces for All Act

Security Grants for Nonprofits: Hiring and Application Help

Jul 27·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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Key Points

This bill updates a federal program that helps nonprofits like churches, synagogues, and community centers stay safe. It clarifies that these organizations can use grant money to hire security guards to protect their buildings.
The plan specifically allows groups to use the money to hire off-duty police officers. This gives local organizations more options for professional protection during services or public events.
It also helps smaller nonprofits that might find government paperwork confusing. The bill lets them use a small portion of the grant money, up to 5 percent, to pay for help with the application and management process.
By expanding what the money can be used for, the bill aims to make sure community spaces are better protected against threats. It focuses on providing the people needed for security, not just equipment like cameras or locks.

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Milestones

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Jul 28, 2026House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Jul 27, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.

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Jul 27, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Safe Spaces for All Act

Bill NumberHR 9966

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.

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