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Congress·In Committee·5 months ago

Congress directs DHS to build safety-and-grant website for nonprofits and houses of worship

Also known as: Pray Safe Act of 2025

Legislative Progress

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Impacts

Mixed Impacts(1)
Federal Employee
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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.
National SecurityConsumer ProtectionCybersecurity

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Sep 30, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Sep 30, 2025

Introduced in Senate

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

Around the time the Clearinghouse launches and continues after

The Clearinghouse posts safety and security best-practice “tiers” and practical tools

Organizations can pick from recommended steps (like emergency plans, drills, or facility upgrades) based on what evidence shows works best.

With the Clearinghouse launch, then updated during grant application windows

The Clearinghouse publishes an index of federal grants and direct links to apply

Leaders can more quickly find which grants they qualify for, what the application needs, and what reporting they must do if they receive funding.

Soon after the Clearinghouse is established

DHS notifies state homeland security officials and local security partners about the Clearinghouse

Local advisors (like protective security advisors and fusion centers) are more likely to point community organizations to the same guidance and grant info.

Related News

2 articles
Office of U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (website)·2 months ago

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.

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Office of U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (website)·5 months ago

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.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Pray Safe Act of 2025

Bill NumberS 2947
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(12)
D: 6R: 6

Analysis generated by AI. While we strive for accuracy, this should not be considered legal or professional advice. Always verify information with official government sources.