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HOUSE 2657118th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

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

Last Action
4/17/2023

Actions

  • 2023-04-17Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
  • 2023-04-17Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence.
  • 2023-04-17Introduced in House
  • 2023-04-17Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-04-17 (00)

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.

Subjects

  • Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
  • Law enforcement officers
  • Legislative rules and procedure
  • U.S. Capitol
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