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To clarify the counting of electoral votes in Congress to be a National Special Security Event.

USA118th CongressHR-2657| House 
| Updated: 4/17/2023
Ritchie Torres

Ritchie Torres

Democratic Representative

New York

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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-338
To clarify the counting of electoral votes in Congress to be a National Special Security Event.
Apr 17, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 17, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence.
Apr 17, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-338
    To clarify the counting of electoral votes in Congress to be a National Special Security Event.


  • April 17, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 17, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence.


  • April 17, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

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Elections, voting, political campaign regulationLaw enforcement officersLegislative rules and procedureU.S. Capitol

To clarify the counting of electoral votes in Congress to be a National Special Security Event.

USA118th CongressHR-2657| House 
| Updated: 4/17/2023
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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-338
To clarify the counting of electoral votes in Congress to be a National Special Security Event.
Apr 17, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 17, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence.
Apr 17, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-338
    To clarify the counting of electoral votes in Congress to be a National Special Security Event.


  • April 17, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 17, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence.


  • April 17, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Ritchie Torres

Ritchie Torres

Democratic Representative

New York

Homeland Security Committee, Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee

Congress

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Elections, voting, political campaign regulationLaw enforcement officersLegislative rules and procedureU.S. Capitol