SHIELD Act

The SHIELD Act requires the Secret Service to provide major presidential and vice presidential candidates with the same level of protection as the President, Vice President, President-elect, and Vice President-elect. This includes identical policies, agent assignments, resources like vehicles and equipment, and threat assessment funding. Candidates may opt out of this protection in writing, subject to review by a designated committee. The bill directly affects major candidates identified under existing Secret Service protocols, ensuring their security measures match those of sitting or incoming leaders.