H.R. 2657 · 118th Congress · House

To clarify the counting of electoral votes in Congress to be a National Special Security Event.

Active· Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Introduced
Apr 17, 23
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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.

Action Timeline

4
  1. APR 17, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  2. APR 17, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. APR 17, 2023Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence.

  4. APR 17, 2023IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Committees

2

Homeland Security Committee

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Referred: Apr 17, 2023

Active

Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Subcommittee

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Referred: Apr 17, 2023

Active