I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5257 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 13, 2018 Mrs. Demings (for herself and Mr. Thompson of Mississippi ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to prohibit the expenditure of certain grant funds to purchase firearms, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Secure Communities and Safe Schools Act . 2. Prohibition on expenditure of certain Homeland Security grant funds to purchase firearms Subsection (b) of section 2008 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 609 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (6) Firearms A grant awarded under section 2003 or 2004 may not be used to purchase firearms and firearms accessories, such as ammunition, including for use by teachers. .