Homeland Security Committee, Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill makes the counting of electoral college votes in Congress a National Special Security Event. A National Special Security Event is a designated event that, by virtue of its political, economic, social, or religious significance, may be the target of terrorism or other criminal activity. This designation authorizes the use of the U.S. Secret Service and certain funds to respond to the security needs resulting from such an event.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism.
Congress
Congressional operations and organizationElections, voting, political campaign regulationEmergency planning and evacuationHomeland securityLaw enforcement administration and fundingPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
To clarify the counting of electoral votes in Congress to be a National Special Security Event.
USA117th CongressHR-338| House
| Updated: 1/16/2021
This bill makes the counting of electoral college votes in Congress a National Special Security Event. A National Special Security Event is a designated event that, by virtue of its political, economic, social, or religious significance, may be the target of terrorism or other criminal activity. This designation authorizes the use of the U.S. Secret Service and certain funds to respond to the security needs resulting from such an event.
Homeland Security Committee, Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee
Congress
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Congressional operations and organizationElections, voting, political campaign regulationEmergency planning and evacuationHomeland securityLaw enforcement administration and fundingPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents