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.
The Pray Safe Act of 2025 directs the Department of Homeland Security to establish a Federal Clearinghouse on Safety and Security Best Practices for nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and houses of worship within 270 days of enactment. The clearinghouse will serve as a centralized online resource providing evidence-based safety recommendations (such as facility hardening, emergency planning, and threat prevention strategies), training materials, and information about federal grant programs available to these organizations. The bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to coordinate with the Attorney General, the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, and other agencies to develop tiered best practices based on strong research evidence, and mandates notification of the clearinghouse's existence to state officials, federal agencies, and law enforcement entities. The legislation also requires the Government Accountability Office to evaluate federal grants and resources dedicated to nonprofit and faith-based organization security. The clearinghouse will be staffed with at least one designated point of contact to help organizations navigate grants and implement safety measures, and the entire initiative expires four years after enactment.
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