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H.R. 9966

U.S. House•In House Committee

Summary

H.R. 9966, the Safe Spaces for All Act, was introduced in the House on Jul 27, 2026 by Rep. Joseph Neguse (D) with 1 co-sponsor. It was referred to Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology, and last saw action on Jul 28, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.

Record

Text

H.R. 9966 has 1 co-sponsor.

hb9966/introduced-in-house.txt
119 HR 9966 IH: Safe Spaces for All Act
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2026-07-27
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
 I  119th CONGRESS  2d Session  H. R. 9966  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   July 27, 2026   Mr. Neguse  (for himself and  Mr. Bacon ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the  Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committee on  Homeland Security , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned   A BILL
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to clarify certain requirements relating to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the   Safe Spaces for All Act  .
2.
DHS nonprofit security grant program
Section 2009(c)(1) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 609a(c)(1) ) is amended—
(1)
in subparagraph (C), by inserting  , including the hiring of onsite security personnel  before the period;
(2)
in subparagraph (D), by inserting  application for and  before  administration ;
(3)
by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (G); and
(4)
by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following new subparagraphs:
(E)
Hiring of off-duty police officers.
(F)
Hiring personnel to apply for funding under this section, except that such expenses may not exceed 5 percent of the amount of the grant.
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Tracker

The tracker indicates the progress of this legislation as it moves through the legislative process.

  1. Introduced2026-07-27
  2. Passed House
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to clarify certain requirements relating to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Sponsors

Rep. Joseph Neguse (D) sponsors H.R. 9966, and 1 member has co-sponsored it from the day it was introduced.

Committees

H.R. 9966 went before 3 committees: Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee, Homeland Security and Transportation and Infrastructure.

Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee
Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee
Referred to · Jul 28, 2026 · 11 Bills
Homeland Security
Homeland Security
Referred To · Jul 27, 2026 · 6 Bills
Transportation and Infrastructure
Transportation and Infrastructure
Referred To · Jul 27, 2026 · 156 Bills

Actions

H.R. 9966 has taken 3 actions since Jul 27, 2026, the latest on Jul 28, 2026.

ChamberAction
Jul 28, 2026
House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee
Jul 27, 2026
House
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2026
House
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Votes

H.R. 9966 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

H.R. 9966 goes by 3 titles, 1 of them short titles.

  • Safe Spaces for All Act — Display Title
  • Safe Spaces for All Act — Short Title(s) as Introduced
  • To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to clarify certain requirements relating to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. — Official Title as Introduced

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.R. 9966 under Emergency Management, one of its 31 policy areas.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.R. 9966’s is Emergency Management.

hr9966/policy-areas.txt
Emergency ManagementAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Constitutional authority

The clause the sponsor cites as Congress’s power to enact H.R. 9966, as entered in the Congressional Record.

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 122 (Monday, July 27, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. NEGUSE:H.R. 9966.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:U.S. Const., art. I, sec. 8.[Page H5203]

Source: congress.gov · legiscan.com