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HR 7382

Nonprofit Security Grant Program Transparency Act

119th Congress Introduced by Troy Carter and 10 co-sponsors

Requires DHS to publicly disclose Nonprofit Security Grant Program awards to increase transparency while protecting sensitive security details from disclosure.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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Bill Summary · HR 7382

Legislative bill overview

HR 7382 requires the Department of Homeland Security to publicly disclose information about grants awarded through the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which provides funding to nonprofit organizations for physical security improvements. The bill aims to increase transparency by making details about grant recipients, amounts awarded, and project descriptions available to the public, while protecting sensitive security information.

Why is this important

The Nonprofit Security Grant Program distributes tens of millions of dollars annually to organizations like houses of worship, Jewish community centers, and other nonprofits facing security threats. Public transparency about how these federal security funds are allocated can help organizations understand program guidelines, identify successful projects, and enable oversight of whether grants are distributed equitably across different communities and regions.

Potential points of contention

  • Security concerns: Opponents may argue that publicly disclosing grant recipients and security improvements creates vulnerability by revealing which facilities received federal funding and what specific security measures they installed.
  • Privacy of beneficiaries: Nonprofit organizations receiving grants might worry that public disclosure could identify them as security threats or compromise their operational privacy.
  • Implementation costs: DHS may contend that establishing and maintaining a public disclosure system requires additional resources and administrative burden beyond current grant management operations.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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