S. 3222 · 118th Congress · Senate

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

Enacted· Became Public Law No: 118-36.
Introduced
Nov 2, 23
Passed Senate
Nov 2, 23
Passed House
Jan 18, 24
Sent to President
Jan 24, 24
Signed into Law
Jan 26, 24

Executive Summary

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.

Previous Versions

00Nov 2, 2023

This bill 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 bill 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 Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

The bill 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. JAN 26, 2024BecameLaw

    Signed by President.

  2. JAN 26, 2024President

    Signed by President.

  3. JAN 26, 2024BecameLaw

    Became Public Law No: 118-36.

    118Yea
    36Nay
    0NV
  4. JAN 26, 2024President

    Became Public Law No: 118-36.

    118Yea
    36Nay
    0NV
  5. JAN 24, 2024President

    Presented to President.

  6. JAN 24, 2024Floor

    Presented to President.

  7. JAN 18, 2024Floor

    Considered by unanimous consent

    (consideration: CR H229-230)

    229Yea
    230Nay
    0NV
  8. JAN 18, 2024Floor

    Mr

    Steil asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

  9. JAN 18, 2024Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H229-230)

    229Yea
    230Nay
    0NV
  10. JAN 18, 2024Floor

    On passage Passed without objection

    (text: CR H229-230)

    229Yea
    230Nay
    0NV
  11. JAN 18, 2024Floor

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. NOV 06, 2023Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  13. NOV 06, 2023Floor

    Received in the House.

  14. NOV 06, 2023Floor

    Held at the desk.

  15. NOV 02, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  16. NOV 02, 2023Floor

    Passed/agreed to in Senate

    Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  17. NOV 02, 2023Floor

    Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.