DHS to launch safety clearinghouse for churches and nonprofits
In markupH.R. 5645Latest action
Sponsor: Grace Meng · Representative · NY
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Official title: Pray Safe Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
Introduced:
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The Pray Safe Act sets up a DHS clearinghouse sharing security tips and grant info for houses of worship and nonprofits.
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What does this do?
The bill creates a Federal Clearinghouse on Safety and Security Best Practices inside DHS to collect and share security guidance, emergency planning resources, and research-based prevention strategies. It would also list federal grant programs, with application links and FAQs, for nonprofits and religious groups.
Who does it affect?
The bill mainly affects nonprofit organizations and religious institutions like churches, synagogues, mosques, and temples, as well as DHS, other federal agencies, state governments, and law enforcement groups that must coordinate and share information.
Why does it matter?
DHS staff will need to run the clearinghouse and coordinate with multiple agencies and law enforcement groups, and the program will require periodic reporting and review before it expires after four years unless renewed.
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Based on the “Introduced in House” text of Sep 30, 2025.
After that text, a committee agreed on Sep 15, 2026 to send the bill to the full chamber with changes. This plain-language version may not reflect them.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedSep 30, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Sep 15, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.