Susie Lee (D-NV)
Nonprofit Security Grant Program Funding Improvement Act
A Democratic bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 5 cosponsors
Last activity — 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.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Nonprofit Security Grant Program Funding Improvement Act. It was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 5, 2026. The bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002. Its main purpose is to change how grants are handed out under the Nonprofit Security Grant Program of the Department of Homeland Security. Specifically, it ensures that these grants are not treated as reimbursements for costs already incurred.
Yes
- Scored +4
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill ensures that Nonprofit Security Grant Program funds are awarded in advance rather than on a reimbursable basis, easing financial planning for eligible organizations.
- Scored +3
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?
The bill improves the administration of the Nonprofit Security Grant Program by ensuring funds are distributed in advance to better protect nonprofits.
- Scored +2
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The legislation clarifies the disbursement process for security grants under the Homeland Security Act of 2002.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2 updates the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to ensure that grants awarded under the Nonprofit Security Grant Program are awarded in advance, and not on a reimbursable basis. This is a positive outcome for the people because it means nonprofits will not have to pay out of their own pockets first and wait to be paid back, which makes getting the funds much easier.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill ensures that Nonprofit Security Grant Program funds are awarded in advance rather than on a reimbursable basis, easing financial planning for eligible organizations.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this put more money into stopping terrorism? — The bill improves the administration of the Nonprofit Security Grant Program by ensuring funds are distributed in advance to better protect nonprofits.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The legislation clarifies the disbursement process for security grants under the Homeland Security Act of 2002.
- 10/9/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/5/2026
- 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.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Thomas KeanRepublican · New Jersey
Jared MoskowitzDemocrat · Florida
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida
Marc VeaseyDemocrat · Texas