US HB338 | 2021-2022 | 117th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Introduced on January 15 2021 - 25% progression
Action: 2021-01-15 - Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Pending: House Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 15 2021 - 25% progression
Action: 2021-01-15 - Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Pending: House Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
To clarify the counting of electoral votes in Congress to be a National Special Security Event.
Sponsors
| Rep. Ritchie Torres [D-NY] | Rep. Gwen Moore [D-WI] | Rep. Mondaire Jones [D-NY] | Rep. Jahana Hayes [D-CT] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-15 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. |
| 2021-01-15 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Congress
Congressional operations and organization
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Emergency planning and evacuation
Homeland security
Law enforcement administration and funding
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Congressional operations and organization
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Emergency planning and evacuation
Homeland security
Law enforcement administration and funding
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/338/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr338/BILLS-117hr338ih.pdf |
