Senators are pushing the Department of Homeland Security to commit to more security funding for nonprofits after the recent spate of threats at Jewish Community Centers.

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The senators add that Kelly should back fully funding the grant program as part of President Trump's upcoming budget "in order to show solidarity and to help protect those affected by these egregious threats and attacks."

The senators list 11 recent threats or attacks in their letter, including one in Blunt's home state, but there have been nearly 150 threats against Jewish institutions so far this year, according to the Anti-Defamation League.

"The recent increase in religiously motivated threats and attacks have shown the importance of providing institutions with the tools to meet these threats," the senators added.

Friday's letter comes after all 100 senators signed a letter this week demanding action in response to the wave of anti-Semitic bomb threats.

The Trump administration is expected to release its budget on Thursday.