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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Timeline

1. 17 April 2023

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 17 April 2023

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence.

   Source: Committee

3. 17 April 2023

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 17 April 2023

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 17 April 2023 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 17 April 2023

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 17 April 2023

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 17 April 2023

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Sponsors

• Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15] · D · Sponsor
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