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Maggie Hassan (D-NH)

S.Amdt. 4062

S.Amdt. 4062 · Senate amendment

A Democratic amendment with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 4 cosponsors

Changes H.R. 4016 — Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

Offered

Offered, and not voted on yet. Most amendments never get a vote: the Senate takes up the bill and moves on without them.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration

What this amendment would do

This amendment aims to add a new section to the bill (H.R. 4016) to establish a Federal Clearinghouse on Safety and Security Best Practices for Nonprofit Organizations, Faith-based Organizations, and Houses of Worship within the Department of Homeland Security.

Purpose and Goals

The primary goals of the Clearinghouse are to:

  • Educate and publish online recommendations and best practices for safety and security.
  • Provide a central resource for information on Federal grant programs available to these organizations.

Key Changes and Additions

  • Evidence-Based Standards: The Secretary will develop tiers to categorize best practices based on the strength of the evidence (such as experimental or quasi-experimental studies) supporting their effectiveness.
  • Comprehensive Resources: The Clearinghouse will identify areas of concern, provide checklists, facility hardening advice, and resources for incident response and recovery from threats like terrorist attacks or natural disasters.
  • Grant Assistance: It will maintain a comprehensive index of eligible Federal grants, provide direct links to applications, and offer a designated point of contact to help organizations navigate the process.
  • Coordination and Reporting: The Secretary must notify various state and federal officials about the Clearinghouse and submit a report to Congress every three years. Additionally, the Comptroller General will report on the state of Federal grants for these organizations.
  • Duration: This section of the bill is set to sunset 4 years after it is enacted.