H.R. 5645: Pray Safe Act of 2025

The Pray Safe Act of 2025 aims to enhance the safety and security of nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and houses of worship by establishing a Federal Clearinghouse on Safety and Security Best Practices within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Here’s a breakdown of the key components of the bill:

1. Establishment of the Clearinghouse

The bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to create a new entity, referred to as the Clearinghouse, within 270 days of the bill becoming law. This Clearinghouse will serve as the primary resource for:

• Educating and publishing best practices for safety and security for nonprofit organizations and houses of worship.
• Providing information about federal grant programs targeted at these organizations.

2. Staffing and Resources

The Clearinghouse will be staffed with personnel and resources deemed appropriate by the Secretary. It will include a designated point of contact to assist organizations regarding grant applications and safety practices.

3. Best Practices and Safety Recommendations

The Clearinghouse will develop evidence-based best practices and recommendations for improving the safety and security of nonprofit organizations and houses of worship. This will involve:

• Creating tiers of best practices based on strong evidence from research studies.
• Addressing various areas of concern, such as facilities safety, event planning, incident response, and recovery from attacks or disasters.

4. Comprehensive Federal Grants Overview

The Clearinghouse will maintain an index of federal grant programs available to nonprofit organizations. This index will provide:

• Links to grant applications and user guides.
• Identification of funding available for safety and security measures.

5. Assistance and Training Materials

The Secretary of Homeland Security may produce training materials and resources aimed at helping organizations implement the recommended best practices.

6. Continuous Improvement and Reporting

The Clearinghouse will continually improve its offerings through:

• Collecting data and user feedback to assess resource effectiveness.
• Submitting reports to Congress every three years on updates and improvements made to the Clearinghouse.

7. Notification and Involvement of State and Federal Entities

The bill outlines a requirement for the Secretary to notify various stakeholders, including state homeland security advisors and relevant federal agencies, about the Clearinghouse and its resources.

8. Other Provisions

Additionally, the bill specifies that it does not alter any existing requirements under federal civil rights laws. It also states that the Clearinghouse will terminate four years after being established unless renewed.

Relevant Companies

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