Countering Violent Extremism Grant Program Act of 2015
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 15, 2015)
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.
What just happenedJul 21, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 15, 2015
- Jul 21, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Subcommittee - Jul 15, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Homeland Security Committee - Jul 15, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 15, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House