Survivors Press Congress for $1 Billion in Security Grants and New Worship Protections

Rising antisemitic attacks have prompted a bipartisan push to fortify houses of worship.

Overview

An ADL-led delegation met with House and Senate offices on Wednesday to seek $1 billion for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program in 2027.
The group also urged passage of the Pray Safe Act to create a DHS safety clearinghouse and the SACRED Act to enforce a 100‑foot buffer around worship sites.
The NSGP funds cameras, reinforced doors, guards and training, and leaders warn many sites cannot sustain those costs without more aid.
In Jackson, Mississippi, NSGP-funded cameras helped identify the Beth Israel arson suspect, who remains in federal custody after pleading not guilty.
Delegates sat down with aides to Speaker Mike Johnson, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and other senior lawmakers from both parties.