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Reviewing the DHS Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant Program

Original title: REVIEWING DHS'S TARGETED VIOLENCE AND TERRORISM PREVENTION GRANT PROGRAM

January 1, 2022

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing assesses whether federal grant money is effectively helping local communities prevent domestic terrorism, which directly impacts how DHS allocates resources to state and local partners.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Local community organizations

These groups are eligible to receive federal grant funding to implement violence prevention programs.

State and local law enforcement

These agencies often partner with DHS to implement or support grant-funded prevention strategies.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This House hearing examined the effectiveness and management of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention () grant program. Lawmakers and expert witnesses discussed how federal funds are used to help local communities prevent domestic terrorism and violent extremism.

Key Facts

  • The hearing was held on June 14, 2022, by the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
  • The TVTP grant program is the current iteration of a program that began as the Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Grant Program in 2016.
  • The program aims to partner with local communities to address domestic terrorism and targeted violence.
  • The subcommittee is reviewing the program's management and its ability to measure the effectiveness of grant-funded initiatives.
  • The Secretary of Homeland Security initiated an urgent review of DHS capabilities regarding domestic terrorism threats.
  • Witnesses included experts from academia, non-profit organizations, local law enforcement, and district attorney offices.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TVTP grant program?
It is a Department of Homeland Security program that provides funding to local communities to help them prevent targeted violence and domestic terrorism.
Why is Congress reviewing this program?
Congress is conducting oversight to ensure the program is managed effectively and to determine if the grant-funded projects are actually successful in preventing violence.

Why It Matters

The hearing assesses whether federal grant money is effectively helping local communities prevent domestic terrorism, which directly impacts how DHS allocates resources to state and local partners.

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Evolution of Prevention Programs

The document highlights a transition from the 'Countering Violent Extremism' program to the 'Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention' program, reflecting a shift in federal terminology and management focus.

Connected Entities

personPeter MeijerRanking Member of the SubcommitteeMap →
personChris A. KelenskeWitness, Commander, Michigan State PoliceMap →
personHumera KhanWitness, President and Founder of MuflehunMap →
personPaul KimWitness, Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles CountyMap →
personJ. Luis CorreaChairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and AccountabilityMap →
personKurt BraddockWitness, Assistant Professor at American UniversityMap →
organizationDepartment of Homeland SecurityFederal department managing the TVTP grant programMap →

Sources

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  • Controversy40
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