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This bill establishes a Federal Clearinghouse on Safety and Security Best Practices within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to support nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and houses of worship. The Clearinghouse will serve as a central online resource for educational materials, safety recommendations, and information about federal grant programs to help these organizations improve their safety and security. It will develop evidence-based tiers of best practices for preventing and responding to threats like terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and other potential safety risks. The Clearinghouse will be required to continuously improve its resources by collecting user feedback, data analytics, and evaluations, and will update its recommendations at least annually. The bill mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security create this resource in consultation with other federal agencies, provide notification to various state and federal entities, and maintain a comprehensive online platform with grant information, contact resources, and safety guidelines. The Clearinghouse will include specific details like event planning recommendations, facility security measures, and incident response strategies. The bill has a sunset provision, meaning the Clearinghouse will cease to exist four years after its enactment, and it also requires a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on existing federal grants and resources for these organizations' safety and security.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2947/all-info