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To allow Homeland Security Grant Program funds to be used to safeguard faith-based community centers across the United States, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1740| House 
| Updated: 4/6/2017
Michelle Lujan Grisham

Michelle Lujan Grisham

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (35)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)John Katko (Republican)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)John J. Faso (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Leonard Lance (Republican)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Louise McIntosh Slaughter (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Barbara Comstock (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee, Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Faith-Based Community Center Protection Act This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to: (1) permit the use of Urban Area Security Initiative or State Homeland Security Grant Program grant funds to protect a faith-based community center or vulnerable populations, including children or the elderly; and (2) define "faith-based community center" as a facility operated by a nonprofit faith-based community organization for the provision of recreational, social, or education services to the general public. The bill amends the federal criminal code to increase the term of imprisonment from 5 to 10 years for engaging in conduct with intent to convey false or misleading information that indicates that an activity has taken, is taking, or will take place that would constitute a violation of specified prohibitions, including certain prohibtions under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
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Timeline
Feb 27, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-461
Introduced in Senate
Mar 27, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 27, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Apr 4, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.
Apr 6, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • February 27, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-461
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 27, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 27, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.


  • April 4, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.


  • April 6, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 115-461: A bill to allow Homeland Security Grant Program funds to be used to safeguard faith-based community centers across the United States, and for other purposes.
Child safety and welfareCommunity life and organizationFraud offenses and financial crimesHomeland securityReligionSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsUrban and suburban affairs and development

To allow Homeland Security Grant Program funds to be used to safeguard faith-based community centers across the United States, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1740| House 
| Updated: 4/6/2017
Faith-Based Community Center Protection Act This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to: (1) permit the use of Urban Area Security Initiative or State Homeland Security Grant Program grant funds to protect a faith-based community center or vulnerable populations, including children or the elderly; and (2) define "faith-based community center" as a facility operated by a nonprofit faith-based community organization for the provision of recreational, social, or education services to the general public. The bill amends the federal criminal code to increase the term of imprisonment from 5 to 10 years for engaging in conduct with intent to convey false or misleading information that indicates that an activity has taken, is taking, or will take place that would constitute a violation of specified prohibitions, including certain prohibtions under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
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Timeline
Feb 27, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-461
Introduced in Senate
Mar 27, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 27, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Apr 4, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.
Apr 6, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • February 27, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-461
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 27, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 27, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.


  • April 4, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.


  • April 6, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Michelle Lujan Grisham

Michelle Lujan Grisham

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (35)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)John Katko (Republican)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)John J. Faso (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Leonard Lance (Republican)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Louise McIntosh Slaughter (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Barbara Comstock (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee, Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 115-461: A bill to allow Homeland Security Grant Program funds to be used to safeguard faith-based community centers across the United States, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child safety and welfareCommunity life and organizationFraud offenses and financial crimesHomeland securityReligionSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsUrban and suburban affairs and development