The Pray Safe Act of 2024 establishes a federal online clearinghouse within the Department of Homeland Security to provide safety and security resources for nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and houses of worship. The clearinghouse, which must be created within 270 days of the bill's passage, will publish evidence-based best practices and recommendations covering threat prevention, facility hardening, emergency preparedness, and other security measures. It will also serve as a centralized hub listing all available federal grant programs that these organizations can use to implement safety improvements, along with contact information for federal agencies, state resources, and security advisors who can assist with grant applications. The Department of Homeland Security must update the clearinghouse annually based on user feedback and effectiveness data, and submit yearly reports to Congress on these updates. The bill includes a four-year sunset provision, meaning it will expire four years after enactment unless Congress renews it.
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