United States 117th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 8037 — Nonprofit and School Security Grant Program Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.

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Summary

Nonprofit and School Security Grant Program Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and expands the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. Under this program, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) makes grants to eligible nonprofit organizations (tax-exempt organizations and those determined to be at risk of a terrorist attack) for target hardening and other security enhancements to protect against terrorist attacks. In particular, the bill makes elementary, secondary, private, and religious schools eligible for grants under the program.

Bill Text

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Homeland security organization · 6 U.S.C. ch. 1 1 section
  • § 609a Nonprofit Security Grant Program Amends

    6 U.S.C. § 609a

    The law today

    (a) Establishment There is established in the Department a program to be known as the “Nonprofit Security Grant Program” (in this section referred to as the “Program”). Under the Program, the Secretary, acting through the Administrator, shall make grants to eligible nonprofit organizations described in subsection (b), through the State in which such organizations are located, for target hardening and other security enhancements to protect against terrorist attacks or other threats. (b) Eligible recipients Eligible nonprofit organizations described in this subsection are organizations that are— (1) described in section 501(c)(3) of title 26 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such title; and (2) determined by the Secretary to be at risk of terrorist attacks or other threats. (c) Permitted uses (1) In general The recipient of a grant under this section may use such grant for any of the following uses: (A) Target hardening activities, including physical security enhancement equipment, inspection and screening systems, and alteration or remodeling of existing buildings or physical facilities. (B) Fees for security training relating to physical security and cybersecurity, target hardening, terrorism awareness, and employee awareness. (C) Facility security personnel costs. (D) Expenses directly related to the administration of the grant, except that those expenses may not exceed 5 percent of the amount of the grant. (E) Any other appropriate activity, including cybersecurity resilience activities, as determined by the Administrator. (2) Retention Each State through which a recipient receives a grant under this section may retain not more than 5 percent of each grant for expenses directly related to the administration of the grant. (3) Outreach and technical assistance (A) In general If the Administrator establishes target allocations in determining award amounts under the Program, a State may request a project to use a portion of the target allocation for outreach and technical assistance if the State does not receive enough eligible applications from nonprofit organizations located outside high-risk urban areas. (B) Priority Any outreach or technical assistance described in subparagraph (A) should prioritize underserved communities and nonprofit organizations that are traditionally underrepresented in the Program. (C) Parameters In determining grant guidelines under subsection (g), the Administrator may determine the parameters for outreach and technical assistance. (d) Period of performance The Administrator shall make funds provided under this section available for use by a recipient of a grant for a period of not less than 36 months. (e) Report The Administrator shall annually for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2028 submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report containing information on the following: (1) The expenditure by each grant recipient of grant funds made under this section. (2) The number of applications submitted by eligible nonprofit organizations to each State. (3) The number of applications submitted by each State to the Administrator. (4) The operations of the program office of the Program, including staffing resources and efforts with respect to subparagraphs (A) through (D) of subsection (c)(1). (f) Administration Not later than 120 days after December 23, 2022, the Administrator shall ensure that within the Federal Emergency Management Agency a program office for the Program (in this subsection referred to as the “program office”) shall— (1) be headed by a senior official of the Agency; and (2) administer the Program (including, where appropriate, in coordination with States), including relating to— (A) outreach, engagement, education, and technical assistance and support to eligible nonprofit organizations described in subsection (b), with particular attention to those organizatio...

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Also cites: 20 U.S.C. § 7801

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The bill expands the Nonprofit Security Grant Program to include eligibility for elementary and secondary schools seeking security enhancements.

  • 6 U.S.C. 609a

    Nonprofit Security Grant Program → Nonprofit and school security grant program

    The program's name is updated to reflect the inclusion of schools.

  • 6 U.S.C. 609a

    and to elementary schools, secondary schools, private schools, and religious schools

    Elementary and secondary schools are now eligible for security grants.

  • 6 U.S.C. 609a

    , including magnetometers

    The list of permitted uses for grants now explicitly includes magnetometers.

  • 6 U.S.C. 609a(f)(1)

    $75 million for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024 → $500,300,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027

    Funding for the program is increased significantly for the upcoming fiscal years.

  • 6 U.S.C. 609a(f)(2)(A)(i)

    $50 million → $125,075,000

    Funding for one category of grants is increased.

  • 6 U.S.C. 609a(f)(2)(B)(i)

    $25 million → $125,075,000

    Funding for another category of grants is increased.

  • 6 U.S.C. 609a(f)(2)

    $250,150,000 is authorized for elementary schools, secondary schools, private schools, and religious schools, to be derived initially from the unobligated balances of all amounts made available to such schools to prevent, prepare for, or respond to the coronavirus.

    A new funding category specifically for schools is created.

  • 6 U.S.C. 609a

    In this section, the terms `elementary school' and `secondary school' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).

    Definitions for elementary and secondary schools are provided, aligning with existing education law.

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.

  5. Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8037 do?
Nonprofit and School Security Grant Program Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and expands the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. Under this program, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) makes grants to eligible nonprofit organizations (tax-exempt organizations and those determined to be at risk of a terrorist attack) for target hardening and other security enhancements to protect against terrorist attacks. In particular, the bill makes elementary, secondary, private, and religious schools eligible for grants under the program.
Who sponsors HR 8037?
HR 8037 is sponsored by Issa, Darrell (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 8037?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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