Responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security With Respect to Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
Creates Homeland Security Center to Expand Faith-Based Participation
What it does
The Department of Homeland Security must create a Center to identify and remove barriers to faith-based and community group participation and report annually to the White House office.
Real-world impact
- Creates a new Center in the department with staff and resources.
- Requires audits and annual reports that could change contracting and procurement rules.
- Expands outreach and technical assistance for faith-based and community organizations.
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Summary
This order directs the Department of Homeland Security to create a Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives to help faith-based and other community organizations take part in department programs. The Center must begin operations within 45 days, receive staff and resources, and be led by a director chosen after consulting the White House office.
The Center will audit department rules and practices, propose ways to remove barriers, run pilot programs, expand outreach and provide annual reports to the White House office.
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