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Read. Follow. Verify.Reviewing the DHS Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant Program
Record date · January 1, 2022
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What This Bill Does
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.
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 It Affects
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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.
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.
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- 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.
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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.
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