Pray Safe Act of 2025
Congress directs DHS to build safety-and-grant website for nonprofits and houses of worship
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Congress would direct the Department of Homeland Security to create an online “clearinghouse” with safety tips and best practices for nonprofits, faith-based groups, and houses of worship.
- The site would also act as a one-stop place to find federal safety-related grants, with links to applications, user guides, and plain answers to common questions.
- DHS would name at least one staff contact so groups can get help understanding safety guidance and applying for grants.
- The clearinghouse would be updated at least once a year using user feedback and data, and DHS would report to Congress every 3 years on what changed.
- The program would end 4 years after it becomes law, and a separate government watchdog report would review how these safety grants are working.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
2 articles
Senator Hassan Renews Push to Pass Bipartisan Bill to Improve Security for Houses of Worship
Press release renewing efforts to advance the Pray Safe Act, describing the DHS clearinghouse concept and an attempt to attach it to an appropriations vehicle.
Senators Hassan, Johnson and Reps. Meng, Salazar Lead Colleagues in Reintroducing Bipartisan Bill to Improve Security for Houses of Worship
Announcement of bicameral reintroduction describing the bill’s DHS clearinghouse for safety best practices, grant info, and training opportunities.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Pray Safe Act of 2025
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