WTNH - Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy want funding to protect places of worship to remain the same.

Funding is currently at $60 million for FEMA's non-profit security grant program. It's expected to be at $35 million next fiscal year.

The NSGP program helps nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist attack make physical security upgrades.

Last month, the tree of life congregation in Pittsburgh was attacked.

Eleven people were killed and 7 were injured. Both senators say the funding is needed to prevent future attacks.