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Faith-Based Rule at DHS

In March 2024, DHS, and eight other federal organizations, published a joint final rule entitled “Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations,” with the goal of expanding the availability of social services to America’s communities, including historically underserved and marginalized communities. 

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Faith-Based Rule at DHS

Faith-Based Rule at DHS

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DHS Announces $210 Million of Additional Funds to Protect Faith-Based Institutions and Nonprofit Organizations

DHS announced that it will distribute $210 million in Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) funds through the Federal Emergency Management Agency as the second tranche of additional funding that the Biden-Harris Administration secured to protect faith-based institutions and nonprofit organizations against targeted attacks.

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Resources for Swatting and Hoax Threats

The resources attached help swatting calls and hoax threats and provide proactive steps to take to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a related incident.

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FBSAC TNR Subcommittee Report

Attached you will find the Final Report for the FBSAC Countering Transnational Repression (TNR) Subcommittee approved on June 24, 2024.

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FBSAC TVT Subcommittee Final Report

Attached you will find the Final Report for the FBSAC Countering and Responding to Targeted Violence and Terrorism (TVT) Subcommittee approved on June 24, 2024.

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FBSAC CSEA Subcommittee Final Report

Attached you will find the Final Report for the FBSAC Combatting Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (CSEA) Subcommittee approved on June 24, 2024.

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Close Summary Regarding Articles of Faith and Religious Meals in U.S. Border Patrol Custody

On February 7, 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) responded to a Recommendation Memorandum issued in September 2023 by CRCL on the handling of articles of faith and the provision of religious meals for individuals in U.S. Border Patrol custody.

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Resources for Leaders of Faith-Based Communities, Organizations, and Institutions

DHS, along with our partners at all levels of government, will continue to help community leaders prepare for and respond to a range of public safety challenges.

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DHS Releases Physical Security Performance Goals for Faith-Based Communities

Building on longstanding efforts and redoubling work to support faith-based communities in response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, DHS, through Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), released new resources to help houses of worship and other faith-based organizations enhance their security.