United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 338 (117th)
To clarify the counting of electoral votes in Congress to be a National Special Security Event.
Introduced
15 January 2021
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism.
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9 July 2026
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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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 15 January 2021
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 15 January 2021
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 15 January 2021
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/338
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/117/hr/338