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H.R. 3075

Referred to Committee

Countering Violent Extremism Grant Program Act of 2015

Introduced 7/15/2015•114th Congress•House

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.

7/21/2015 • House

Summary

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.

Introduced in House • 7/15/2015

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Topics & Subjects

Community life and organizationCongressional oversightCrime preventionTerrorism

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Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24]

Republican • NY-24

Sponsored 7/15/2015

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Originated in the House

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July 15, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

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Introduced in House7/15/2015

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Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
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