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To transfer certain responsibilities of the United States Secret Service to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
1/8/2025, 1:39 PM
Summary of Bill HR 56
Proponents of the bill argue that the FBI is better equipped and has more resources to handle these tasks effectively. They believe that consolidating these responsibilities under one agency will lead to better coordination and communication, ultimately enhancing national security.
Opponents of the bill express concerns about the potential impact on the Secret Service, which has a long history of protecting the President and other high-ranking officials. They worry that transferring these duties to the FBI could weaken the Secret Service and compromise the safety of national leaders. Overall, the Transfer of Responsibilities Act is a contentious piece of legislation that raises important questions about the division of duties within the federal government. It will be interesting to see how lawmakers navigate these concerns and ultimately decide on the best course of action for national security.
Congressional Summary of HR 56
Secret Service Prioritization Act of 2025
This bill transfers most investigative authorities of the U.S. Secret Service to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Specifically, the bill transfers to the FBI the Secret Service's authority to investigate federal criminal offenses involving (1) certain misconduct in connection with government transportation requests, federal farm loans, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; (2) coins, obligations, and securities of the United States and foreign governments, including counterfeiting of U.S. currency; and (3) financial and computer-based crimes, including identity theft, electronic access fraud, computer fraud, and electronic benefits transfer fraud.
Under the bill, the Secret Service retains the authority to investigate two categories of federal criminal offenses: (1) threats against the President, President-elect, Vice President, or Vice President-elect; and (2) threats against former Presidents and certain other persons.

