Religious leaders, lawmakers push for $1 billion to secure houses of worship
Religious leaders and lawmakers are advocating for a $1 billion increase in funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program to enhance security at houses of worship. This push follows recent violent incidents, including a shooting at a San Diego mosque, highlighting the urgent need for improved safety measures. Leaders emphasize that the funding is essential not only for Jewish communities but for all faith groups seeking protection.
- ▪Over 400 Jewish leaders lobbied Congress for increased funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program.
- ▪The advocacy comes after a shooting at a San Diego mosque that killed three people.
- ▪Nonprofits face challenges with the program's reimbursement structure, which can hinder smaller organizations from applying.
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Politics Religious leaders, lawmakers push for $1 billion to secure houses of worship May 24, 20268:00 AM ET By Barbara Sprunt Eric Fingerhut, the president and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, speaks at an event in D.C. on May 18, 2026. JFNA organized an advocacy fly-in of more than 400 Jewish leaders to Capitol Hill to urge lawmakers to support more funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which offers funding to strengthen security at houses of worship.
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