HR 7382 adds pre- and post-award reporting rules to nonprofit security grants
In committeeH.R. 7382Latest action
Sponsor: Bennie G. Thompson · Representative · MS
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Official title: Nonprofit Security Grant Program Transparency Act
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
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HR 7382 requires DHS to report nonprofit grant recipients, amounts, and locations to Congress before and after awards are made.
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What does this do?
HR 7382 changes the reporting requirements for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which provides federal money to nonprofits for physical security improvements such as cameras, fences, and alarm systems. Before grants are awarded, the Department of Homeland Security must submit a report to Congress listing each intended recipient, the grant amount, and the recipient's location. After the ends, a second report must detail how that money was actually spent.
Who does it affect?
committees in the House and Senate would receive the required reports. Nonprofits that apply for or receive grants would have their names, addresses, and grant amounts included in those reports.
Why does it matter?
The change would make the grant program more transparent by requiring DHS to formally document and share information about how applications are processed and how awarded funds are used. Residents who belong to or rely on nonprofits receiving this funding could be indirectly affected by the increased public accountability.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 4, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Feb 5, 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: — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.