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To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance Department of Homeland Security school security efforts, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-6920| House 
| Updated: 10/4/2018
Donald M. Payne

Donald M. Payne

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
School Security is Homeland Security Grant Act of 2018 This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the use of homeland security grants for enhanced school security efforts. The bill authorizes appropriations for FY2019-FY2023 for homeland security grants, of which not less than 5% in each fiscal year shall be for grants relating to securing early childhood education programs, elementary schools, high schools, and secondary schools. Grants awarded under the Urban Areas Security Initiative or the State Homeland Security Grant Program may not be used to purchase firearms or firearm accessories, such as ammunition, including for use by teachers. Such grants relating to securing early childhood education programs, elementary schools, high schools, or secondary schools may be used for: (1) target hardening and other enhancements of the physical security of such programs and schools; and (2) security planning, exercises, and training.
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Timeline
Sep 26, 2018
Introduced in House
Sep 26, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Oct 4, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.
  • September 26, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • September 26, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • October 4, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 115-5257: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to prohibit the expenditure of certain grant funds to purchase firearms, and for other purposes.
Elementary and secondary educationFirearms and explosivesHomeland securityPreschool educationSchool administration

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance Department of Homeland Security school security efforts, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-6920| House 
| Updated: 10/4/2018
School Security is Homeland Security Grant Act of 2018 This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the use of homeland security grants for enhanced school security efforts. The bill authorizes appropriations for FY2019-FY2023 for homeland security grants, of which not less than 5% in each fiscal year shall be for grants relating to securing early childhood education programs, elementary schools, high schools, and secondary schools. Grants awarded under the Urban Areas Security Initiative or the State Homeland Security Grant Program may not be used to purchase firearms or firearm accessories, such as ammunition, including for use by teachers. Such grants relating to securing early childhood education programs, elementary schools, high schools, or secondary schools may be used for: (1) target hardening and other enhancements of the physical security of such programs and schools; and (2) security planning, exercises, and training.
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Timeline
Sep 26, 2018
Introduced in House
Sep 26, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Oct 4, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.
  • September 26, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • September 26, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • October 4, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.
Donald M. Payne

Donald M. Payne

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 115-5257: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to prohibit the expenditure of certain grant funds to purchase firearms, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Elementary and secondary educationFirearms and explosivesHomeland securityPreschool educationSchool administration