To clarify the counting of electoral votes in Congress to be a National Special Security Event.
Summary
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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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
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President
Introduced Jan 15, 2021
Last action Jan 16, 2021
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Jan 16, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism.
lower
Jan 15, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
lower
Jan 15, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ritchie Torres
DDemocratic
Co
Gwen Moore
DDemocratic
Co
Jahana Hayes
DDemocratic
Co
Mondaire Jones
DDemocratic
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