Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 461
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Faith-Based Community Center Protection Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 27, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Feb 27, 2017
Latest Action
Feb 27, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
461
Congress
115
Policy Area
Emergency Management
Emergency Management
Primary focus of measure is emergency planning; response to civil disturbances, natural and other disasters, including fires; emergency communications; security preparedness.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
New Mexico
Democrat
Minnesota
Democrat
Wisconsin
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Faith-Based Community Center Protection Act

This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to: (1) permit the use of Urban Area Security Initiative or the State Homeland Security Grant Program grant funds to protect a faith-based community center or vulnerable populations, including children or the elderly; and (2) define a "faith-based community center" as a facility operated by a nonprofit faith-based community organization for the provision of recreational, social, or education services to the general public.

The bill amends the federal criminal code to increase the term of imprisonment from 5 to 10 years for engaging in conduct with intent to convey false or misleading information that indicates that an activity has taken, is taking, or will take place that would constitute a violation of specified prohibitions, including certain prohibtions under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.

Text (1)
February 27, 2017
Actions (2)
02/27/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
02/27/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:34:44 PM