As places of worship face rising threats, this bill could help Colorado congregations pay for added security
Neguse introduced legislation that would let eligible nonprofits use federal security grants to pay guards and prepare grant applications.

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Published Sep 17, 2026
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Rep. Joe Neguse and Rep. Don Bacon introduced a bipartisan bill that would let eligible nonprofits use federal security grants to pay security guards and staff who prepare grant applications. Colorado congregations and community leaders say the change could ease the growing cost of protecting religious spaces.
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SWIPE →Joe Neguse
D · CO-2
Introduced the Safe Spaces for All Act to expand allowable uses of nonprofit security grants.
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Don Bacon
R · NE-2
Republican co-introducer of the bipartisan Safe Spaces for All Act.
ALSO MENTIONED Hollie Rogin, Former Lyons mayor who voiced support for the bill and described fundraising for local security.
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