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Countering Violent Extremism Grant Program Act of 2015

1/11/2023, 1:30 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 3075

Countering Violent Extremism Grant Program Act of 2015

Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Department of Homeland Security to establish a grant program to assist eligible community groups and organizations in establishing counter-messaging campaigns targeting violent extremism.

Bars grant eligibility to a community group or organization that has knowingly funded activities related to violent extremism or organizations known to engage in such activities.

Defines "violent extremism" to mean ideologically motivated terrorist activities.

Current Status of Bill HR 3075

Bill HR 3075 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 15, 2015. Bill HR 3075 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on July 15, 2015.  Bill HR 3075's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. as of July 21, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3075

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3075

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Potential Impact Areas

- Community life and organization
- Congressional oversight
- Crime prevention
- Terrorism

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3075

Countering Violent Extremism Grant Program Act of 2015
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a grant program to establish counter-messaging campaigns targeting terrorist propaganda.
Countering Violent Extremism Grant Program Act of 2015

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