To allow Homeland Security Grant Program funds to be used to safeguard faith-based community centers across the United States, and for other purposes.
United States115th CongressHR-1740House of Representatives
Updated: Apr 6, 2017
Summary
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
Latest companion bill action
S-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.Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced in House
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.
House of Representatives
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.
House of Representatives
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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