Sec. 635. Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
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Title V of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 311 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: There is established in the Agency a Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, headed by a Director appointed by the Secretary. The mission of the Center shall be to develop and coordinate Departmental outreach efforts with faith-based and community organizations and serve as a liaison between such organizations and components of the Department for activities related to securing facilities, emergency preparedness and response, and combating human trafficking.
In support of the mission of the Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, the Director shall— develop exercises that engage faith-based and community organizations to test capabilities for all hazards, including active shooter incidents; coordinate the delivery of guidance and training to faith-based and community organizations related to securing their facilities against natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters; conduct outreach to faith-based and community organizations regarding guidance, applicable grant programs, training, and exercises and Departmental capabilities available to assist faith-based and community organizations to secure their facilities against natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters; facilitate engagement and coordination among the emergency management community and faith-based and community organizations; deliver training and technical assistance to faith-based and community-based organizations and provide subject-matter expertise related to anti-human trafficking efforts to help communities successfully partner with other Blue Campaign components; and perform any other duties as assigned by the Administrator. .
The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 528 the following new item: Sec. 529. Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. .
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