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Gottheimer Bills $1 B Boost for NSGP Security Funding

5/24/2026

Summary

Story summary

Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) introduced a bill to raise NSGP funding to $1 billion.
The proposal would speed reimbursement to 90 days and permit hiring off-duty police.
Faith leaders lobbied Congress to boost NSGP security funding.
FEMA said FY 2025 appropriations of $274.5 million were delayed by the DHS shutdown.
CAIR urged equal access after confirming past NSGP use for its headquarters, while FY 2024 funded 33 percent of 12,000 applications up to $200,000 per site.

History

Historical Context

After the September 11 attacks, Congress passed the Homeland Security Act, signed by President George W. Bush in November 2002, creating the Department of Homeland Security and consolidating 22 agencies. The act launched the National Special Security Event grant, which FEMA funded at $274.5 million in FY 2005, covering 33 percent of 12,000 requests. Rep. Josh Gottheimer’s 2024 bill seeks to raise that funding to $1 billion.

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Story summary

Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) introduced a bill to raise NSGP funding to $1 billion.
The proposal would speed reimbursement to 90 days and permit hiring off-duty police.
Faith leaders lobbied Congress to boost NSGP security funding.
FEMA said FY 2025 appropriations of $274.5 million were delayed by the DHS shutdown.
CAIR urged equal access after confirming past NSGP use for its headquarters, while FY 2024 funded 33 percent of 12,000 applications up to $200,000 per site.

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