Nonprofit Security Grant Program Transparency Act

Bill Number

H.R. 7382

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 2

Policy Area

Emergency Management

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2026-02-05: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Last Updated

2026-06-03T08:06:36Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose of the Legislation

The Nonprofit Security Grant Program Transparency Act (H.R. 7382) aims to increase openness and accountability in the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), a federal initiative under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that provides funding to eligible nonprofit organizations—such as religious institutions or community centers—for security enhancements against potential threats like terrorism.

Key Provisions

• Pre-Grant Reporting Requirement: At least seven days before awarding a batch of grants in a fiscal year, the DHS Administrator must submit a detailed report to the House Committee on Homeland Security and the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. This report covers:
• The total number of grant applications submitted by eligible nonprofits to their state.
• The number of those applications forwarded by states to the DHS Administrator.
• The number and total dollar amount of grants to be awarded, broken down by state and, where applicable, high-risk urban areas (designated zones with elevated security risks).
• For each grant recipient: the organization's name, address (including state), whether it is in a high-risk urban area (and which one), and the specific grant amount.
• Annual Reporting Requirement: Within 90 days after the end of a fiscal year in which grants were awarded, the DHS Administrator must submit another report to the same congressional committees. This includes:
• Per-state data: Number of applications received by the state, forwarded to DHS, grants awarded, total funding amount, and any portions retained by states for administrative costs (under existing program rules).
• For each grant recipient: How the funds (excluding any state-retained portions) were spent.
• Per high-risk urban area: Number of grants and total funding.
• Details on the NSGP program office's operations, including staffing levels and efforts to administer the program (e.g., application review, grant allocation, and compliance monitoring).

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill amends Section 2009(e) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 609a), which previously required only general annual reports on the NSGP. The new version replaces that subsection entirely with the more detailed pre-grant and annual reporting mandates outlined above. These changes add specifics like recipient names, addresses, and expenditure details, which were not previously required, while maintaining the program's core structure for funding security measures.

Potential Impacts

• On Government Agencies: DHS (particularly the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which administers the NSGP) will face increased administrative burdens to compile and submit timely reports, potentially requiring more staff or resources for data tracking. This could improve internal efficiency in grant management but may strain smaller program offices.
• On Citizens and Nonprofits: Eligible nonprofits gain indirect benefits through greater congressional oversight, which could lead to fairer grant distribution and reduced misuse of funds. Citizens in high-risk areas may see enhanced security at community sites, though the bill does not alter funding levels.
• On International Relations: No direct impacts, as the program focuses on domestic nonprofit security without foreign policy elements.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• Nonprofit Organizations: Eligible groups (e.g., faith-based or community entities at risk of attacks) will have their grant details publicly reported, increasing visibility but also privacy considerations for their locations.
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS/FEMA): Bears the primary responsibility for reporting and program administration.
• State Governments: Involved in initial application processing and may retain small administrative fees from grants.
• Congressional Committees: House Committee on Homeland Security and Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs gain enhanced oversight tools to monitor program effectiveness.
• Residents of High-Risk Urban Areas: Indirectly affected through targeted security funding in designated zones.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

• Legal Implications: The bill strengthens accountability under existing federal grant laws by mandating disclosures, potentially reducing risks of fraud or inefficiency without creating new enforcement mechanisms. It aligns with transparency requirements in the Homeland Security Act but does not impose penalties for non-compliance.
• Constitutional Implications: No significant issues; the reporting to Congress falls within the legislative branch's oversight authority over executive agencies, as established in the U.S. Constitution's separation of powers.
• Political Implications: Promotes bipartisan interest in national security funding (introduced by a diverse group of representatives), potentially influencing future appropriations for the NSGP by providing data for debates on program expansion or reforms. It could encourage public trust in how taxpayer dollars support vulnerable nonprofits amid rising threats.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

Sponsor

Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]

Cosponsors (10)

Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14], Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13], Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10], Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26], Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10], Rep. Pou, Nellie [D-NJ-9], Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2], Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32]

Recent Actions

• 2026-02-05: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
• 2026-02-04: 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.
• 2026-02-04: 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.
• 2026-02-04: Introduced in House
• 2026-02-04: Introduced in House

Bill Versions

• Nonprofit Security Grant Program Transparency Act — issued 2026-02-04 — PDF (4 pages)