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Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2017
4/7/2025, 3:21 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1730
Bill 115 hr 1730, also known as the Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2017, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide additional protections for religiously affiliated institutions, such as churches, synagogues, mosques, and temples, against acts of violence, vandalism, and other forms of targeted attacks.
The bill outlines specific measures that would be taken to enhance security at these institutions, including providing funding for security improvements, training for staff and volunteers on how to respond to emergencies, and increasing coordination between law enforcement agencies and religious organizations.
Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a task force to study and report on the prevalence of hate crimes and threats against religious institutions, as well as recommendations for preventing and responding to such incidents. Overall, the Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2017 aims to ensure the safety and security of religious institutions and their members, while also promoting religious freedom and tolerance in the United States.
The bill outlines specific measures that would be taken to enhance security at these institutions, including providing funding for security improvements, training for staff and volunteers on how to respond to emergencies, and increasing coordination between law enforcement agencies and religious organizations.
Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a task force to study and report on the prevalence of hate crimes and threats against religious institutions, as well as recommendations for preventing and responding to such incidents. Overall, the Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2017 aims to ensure the safety and security of religious institutions and their members, while also promoting religious freedom and tolerance in the United States.
Current Status of Bill HR 1730
Bill HR 1730 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 27, 2017. Bill HR 1730 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on March 27, 2017.  Bill HR 1730's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of December 12, 2017
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1730
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1730
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1730
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