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Pray Safe Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5645| House 
| Updated: 9/30/2025
Grace Meng

Grace Meng

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (37)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)David J. Taylor (Republican)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)George Latimer (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Mike Flood (Republican)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Pray Safe Act of 2025" mandates the establishment of a Federal Clearinghouse on Safety and Security Best Practices within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) within 270 days of enactment. This Clearinghouse will serve as the primary federal resource for educating and publishing online best practices and recommendations for the safety and security of nonprofit organizations, including faith-based organizations and houses of worship. It will also provide crucial information regarding available federal grant programs. The Clearinghouse is tasked with developing evidence-based tiers for best practices, prioritizing strong and moderate evidence from experimental and quasi-experimental studies, respectively. These recommendations will cover comprehensive safety and security measures, including threat prevention, preparedness, protection, mitigation, incident response, and recovery from various threats like natural disasters, manmade disasters, and terrorist attacks. A dedicated point of contact will offer assistance, and the platform will maintain a comprehensive index of eligible federal grant programs. To ensure continuous improvement, the Secretary of Homeland Security will collect data analytics and user feedback, and coordinate with relevant advisory councils to assess and update the Clearinghouse annually. The bill also requires the Secretary to notify various state and federal entities about the Clearinghouse and its grant updates. A Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on federal grants for these organizations is also mandated. The Clearinghouse website will feature a detailed grants program overview , linking directly to applications and providing guidance on eligibility and frequently asked questions. Federal agencies are required to provide relevant grant information, and states may also contribute details on their programs. The Act includes a sunset provision, ceasing to be effective four years after its enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7296
Pray Safe Act of 2024
Sep 30, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2947
Introduced in Senate
Sep 30, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 30, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7296
    Pray Safe Act of 2024


  • September 30, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2947
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 30, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 30, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 119-2947: Pray Safe Act of 2025

Pray Safe Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5645| House 
| Updated: 9/30/2025
The "Pray Safe Act of 2025" mandates the establishment of a Federal Clearinghouse on Safety and Security Best Practices within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) within 270 days of enactment. This Clearinghouse will serve as the primary federal resource for educating and publishing online best practices and recommendations for the safety and security of nonprofit organizations, including faith-based organizations and houses of worship. It will also provide crucial information regarding available federal grant programs. The Clearinghouse is tasked with developing evidence-based tiers for best practices, prioritizing strong and moderate evidence from experimental and quasi-experimental studies, respectively. These recommendations will cover comprehensive safety and security measures, including threat prevention, preparedness, protection, mitigation, incident response, and recovery from various threats like natural disasters, manmade disasters, and terrorist attacks. A dedicated point of contact will offer assistance, and the platform will maintain a comprehensive index of eligible federal grant programs. To ensure continuous improvement, the Secretary of Homeland Security will collect data analytics and user feedback, and coordinate with relevant advisory councils to assess and update the Clearinghouse annually. The bill also requires the Secretary to notify various state and federal entities about the Clearinghouse and its grant updates. A Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on federal grants for these organizations is also mandated. The Clearinghouse website will feature a detailed grants program overview , linking directly to applications and providing guidance on eligibility and frequently asked questions. Federal agencies are required to provide relevant grant information, and states may also contribute details on their programs. The Act includes a sunset provision, ceasing to be effective four years after its enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7296
Pray Safe Act of 2024
Sep 30, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2947
Introduced in Senate
Sep 30, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 30, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7296
    Pray Safe Act of 2024


  • September 30, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2947
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 30, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 30, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.
Grace Meng

Grace Meng

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (37)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)David J. Taylor (Republican)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)George Latimer (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Mike Flood (Republican)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 119-2947: Pray Safe Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted