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S 3222 118th Congress Senate Congress Appropriations Computer security and identity theft Crime prevention Government buildings, facilities, and property Senate

A bill to ensure the security of office space rented by Senators, and for other purposes.

Introduced: November 2, 2023 Introduced by: Klobuchar, Amy Democratic · Minnesota See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 26, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-36.
Jan 26, 2024
Signed by President.
Jan 24, 2024
Presented to President.
Jan 18, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 18, 2024
On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H229-230)
Jan 18, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H229-230)
Jan 18, 2024
Mr. Steil asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Jan 18, 2024
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H229-230)
Nov 6, 2023
Held at the desk.
Nov 6, 2023
Received in the House.
Nov 6, 2023
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 2, 2023
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 2, 2023
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 2, 2023
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This act establishes certain security-related exceptions to limitations on the size and cost of Senators' home state office space. (The size and cost limitations vary based on the population of the Senator's home state.)

The act specifies that any portion of home state office space that is used for building security or safety measures is not included in calculating the total amount of office space subject to applicable maximum size. The building safety and security measures must be (1) of a kind authorized by the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and (2) approved by the Senate Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

The act also specifies that an information technology security closet and a secure lobby or reception area are security or safety enhancements that are of a kind authorized by the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.

The act also excludes the cost of building security and safety measures from the limitation on the cost of renting office space in the home state. Such costs must be (1) of a kind authorized by the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, (2) approved by the Senate Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, and (3) itemized separately in a manner approved by the Senate Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

What's happening now January 26, 2024

Became Public Law No: 118-36.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • S 2302 Related bill Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024
  • HR 2882 Related bill Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
  • HRES 1102 Related bill Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2882, with an amendment.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 3222: A bill to ensure the security of office space rented by Senators, and for other purposes.. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-3222/
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