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HR 368 117th Congress House Government Operations and Politics Family relationships Marriage and family status Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents Protection of officials

Protecting Vice Presidents Act

Introduced: January 19, 2021 Introduced by: Torres, Norma J. Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Mar 5, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Jan 19, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 19, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Protecting Vice Presidents Act

This bill authorizes lifetime Secret Service protection to former Vice Presidents and their spouses and protection to their children under 16. Current law provides for six months of protection after a Vice President leaves office.

The bill terminates the protection of a spouse in the event of remarriage.

What's happening now March 5, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 368: Protecting Vice Presidents Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-368/
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"H.R. 368: Protecting Vice Presidents Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-368/.
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H.R. 368, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-368/.
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[H.R. 368: Protecting Vice Presidents Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-368/)
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