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Proposed Federal Safety Clearinghouse for Nonprofits and Houses of Worship

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6248

June 24, 2026

Homeland SecurityNonprofitsFaith-Based OrganizationsGrantsPublic Safety

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this amendment would create a new federal resource hub for nonprofits and religious institutions to access security guidance and grant information, with the program set to expire four years after enactment.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Nonprofit organizations

They gain access to a centralized federal clearinghouse for security best practices and grant information.

Houses of worship

They are explicitly included as eligible entities for the security resources and grant information provided by the clearinghouse.

Department of Homeland Security

The agency is tasked with establishing, staffing, and maintaining the clearinghouse and its online platform.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This amendment proposes the creation of a Department of Homeland Security to provide safety best practices, security recommendations, and a centralized list of federal grant opportunities for nonprofit organizations and houses of worship. The program would require the government to update these resources annually and report to Congress on their effectiveness.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to use the Clearinghouse?
Nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and houses of worship that are determined to be at risk of a terrorist attack or other threat by the Secretary of Homeland Security.
What kind of information will the Clearinghouse provide?
It will provide safety and security best practices, event planning checklists, resources, and a centralized list of federal grant programs.
Will this program be permanent?
No, the amendment includes a sunset clause that terminates the program four years after the date of enactment.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this amendment would create a new federal resource hub for nonprofits and religious institutions to access security guidance and grant information, with the program set to expire four years after enactment.

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Centralization of Nonprofit Security Resources

The amendment marks a shift toward formalizing federal support for nonprofit and faith-based security through a dedicated, evidence-based clearinghouse.

Department of Homeland Security

Connected Entities

personComptroller General of the United States“Responsible for submitting a report on the state of federal grants for nonprofit”Map →
personMs. Hassan“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →
personMr. Johnson“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →
organizationDepartment of Homeland Security“The agency responsible for establishing and maintaining the clearinghouse.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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  • Controversy15
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