Definitions

In this Act: (1) Clearinghouse The term Clearinghouse means the Federal Clearinghouse on Safety and Security Best Practices for Nonprofit Organizations, Faith-based Organizations, and Houses of Worship established under section 3(a). (2) Department The term Department means the Department of Homeland Security. (3) Faith-based organization The term faith-based organization means a group, center, or nongovernmental organization with a religious, ideological, or spiritual motivation, character, affiliation, or purpose that meets the definition of nonprofit organization. (4) House of worship The term house of worship means a place or building, including a synagogue, mosque, temple, and church, in which congregants practice their religious or spiritual beliefs. (5) Nonprofit organization The term nonprofit organization means an organization— (A) of the type described in subsection (c)(3) of section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under subsection (a) of such section; and (B) determined to be at risk of a terrorist attack or other threat by the Secretary. (6) Safety and security The term safety and security means prevention of, protection against, or recovery from threats and incidents, including natural disasters, manmade disasters, or terrorist attacks. (7) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Homeland Security.