HR 338
117th Congress
House
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
To clarify the counting of electoral votes in Congress to be a National Special Security Event.
Introduced: January 15, 2021
Introduced by:
Torres, Ritchie
Democratic
· New York
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism.
Jan 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jan 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism.
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