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Capitol Police Emergency Assistance Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-3377| Senate 
| Updated: 12/22/2021
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (8)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Capitol Police Emergency Assistance Act of 2021 This bill allows the chief of the U.S. Capitol Police to request emergency assistance from executive departments and executive agencies to prevent significant disruption of governmental function and public order at the U.S. Capitol. The bill also eliminates statutory qualification and approval requirements for law enforcement and uniformed service personnel appointed to serve as special police officers, including during periods of emergency initiated by the chief under the bill. Further, special police regulations prescribed by the U.S. Capitol Police Board are subject to approval by the Speaker of the House and Senate majority leader under the bill. Those regulations are subject to approval by the Speaker and the President pro tempore of the Senate under current law. Finally, the bill requires the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and the House Committee on House Administration to jointly conduct at least one oversight hearing of the U.S. Capitol Police Board during each Congress.

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Timeline
Dec 13, 2021
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9125-9126; text: CR S9125-9126)
Dec 13, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Dec 13, 2021
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9125-9126; text: CR S9125-9126)
Dec 14, 2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 14, 2021
Received in the House.
Dec 14, 2021
Held at the desk.
Dec 15, 2021
Ms. Lofgren asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Dec 15, 2021
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7803-7804)
Dec 15, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
Dec 15, 2021
On passage Passed without objection.
Dec 15, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 17, 2021
Presented to President.
Dec 22, 2021
Signed by President.
Dec 22, 2021
Became Public Law No: 117-77.
  • December 13, 2021
    Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9125-9126; text: CR S9125-9126)


  • December 13, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 13, 2021
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9125-9126; text: CR S9125-9126)


  • December 14, 2021
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 14, 2021
    Received in the House.


  • December 14, 2021
    Held at the desk.


  • December 15, 2021
    Ms. Lofgren asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.


  • December 15, 2021
    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7803-7804)


  • December 15, 2021
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.


  • December 15, 2021
    On passage Passed without objection.


  • December 15, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 17, 2021
    Presented to President.


  • December 22, 2021
    Signed by President.


  • December 22, 2021
    Became Public Law No: 117-77.

Congress

Related Bills

  • S 117-2312: A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil disturbancesCongressional agenciesCongressional leadershipCongressional officers and employeesCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightCrime preventionEmergency planning and evacuationGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMembers of CongressMilitary civil functionsMilitary personnel and dependentsProtection of officialsSenateState and local government operationsU.S. Capitol

Capitol Police Emergency Assistance Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-3377| Senate 
| Updated: 12/22/2021
Capitol Police Emergency Assistance Act of 2021 This bill allows the chief of the U.S. Capitol Police to request emergency assistance from executive departments and executive agencies to prevent significant disruption of governmental function and public order at the U.S. Capitol. The bill also eliminates statutory qualification and approval requirements for law enforcement and uniformed service personnel appointed to serve as special police officers, including during periods of emergency initiated by the chief under the bill. Further, special police regulations prescribed by the U.S. Capitol Police Board are subject to approval by the Speaker of the House and Senate majority leader under the bill. Those regulations are subject to approval by the Speaker and the President pro tempore of the Senate under current law. Finally, the bill requires the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and the House Committee on House Administration to jointly conduct at least one oversight hearing of the U.S. Capitol Police Board during each Congress.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Dec 13, 2021
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9125-9126; text: CR S9125-9126)
Dec 13, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Dec 13, 2021
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9125-9126; text: CR S9125-9126)
Dec 14, 2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 14, 2021
Received in the House.
Dec 14, 2021
Held at the desk.
Dec 15, 2021
Ms. Lofgren asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Dec 15, 2021
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7803-7804)
Dec 15, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
Dec 15, 2021
On passage Passed without objection.
Dec 15, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 17, 2021
Presented to President.
Dec 22, 2021
Signed by President.
Dec 22, 2021
Became Public Law No: 117-77.
  • December 13, 2021
    Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9125-9126; text: CR S9125-9126)


  • December 13, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 13, 2021
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9125-9126; text: CR S9125-9126)


  • December 14, 2021
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 14, 2021
    Received in the House.


  • December 14, 2021
    Held at the desk.


  • December 15, 2021
    Ms. Lofgren asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.


  • December 15, 2021
    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7803-7804)


  • December 15, 2021
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.


  • December 15, 2021
    On passage Passed without objection.


  • December 15, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 17, 2021
    Presented to President.


  • December 22, 2021
    Signed by President.


  • December 22, 2021
    Became Public Law No: 117-77.
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (8)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Congress

Related Bills

  • S 117-2312: A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil disturbancesCongressional agenciesCongressional leadershipCongressional officers and employeesCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightCrime preventionEmergency planning and evacuationGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMembers of CongressMilitary civil functionsMilitary personnel and dependentsProtection of officialsSenateState and local government operationsU.S. Capitol