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
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.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 552.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 263.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
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