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.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-21 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. | House committee actions |
| 2015-07-15 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. | House floor actions |
| 2015-07-15 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |