Emergency Security Supplemental to Respond to January 6th Appropriations Act, 2021

9/20/2022, 4:15 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2311

Emergency Security Supplemental to Respond to January 6th Appropriations Act, 2021

This bill provides FY2021 emergency supplemental appropriations for several federal departments and agencies to respond to the attack on the U.S. Capitol complex that occurred on January 6, 2021, address COVID-19, and provide humanitarian assistance for Afghan refugees.

In addition to providing appropriations, the bill establishes the United States Capitol Protection Task Force to assist the U.S. Capitol Police in protecting and providing security at the U.S. Capitol complex.

The bill also increases the number of authorized visas for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program and makes several other modifications to the program.

Current Status of Bill S 2311

Bill S 2311 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 12, 2021. Bill S 2311 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on July 12, 2021.  Bill S 2311's most recent activity was Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 99. as of July 13, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2311

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2311

Primary Policy Focus

Economics and Public Finance

Potential Impact Areas

AfghanistanAppropriationsArchitect of the CapitolAsiaAssault and harassment offensesBuilding constructionCardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil disturbancesCongressional Budget Office (CBO)Congressional agenciesCongressional officers and employeesCongressional oversightCrimes against propertyCrimes against womenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDefense spendingDepartment of DefenseDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of JusticeDepartment of StateDepartment of the InteriorDepartment of the TreasuryDisaster relief and insuranceDistrict of ColumbiaEmergency medical services and trauma careExecutive agency funding and structureFederal appellate courtsFederal district courtsForeign aid and international reliefForeign laborForeign language and bilingual programsFraud offenses and financial crimesGeneral Services AdministrationGovernment Publishing Office (GPO)Government buildings, facilities, and propertyHouse of RepresentativesImmigration status and proceduresInfectious and parasitic diseasesIraqJudicial procedure and administrationJuvenile crime and gang violenceLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLibrary of CongressMarylandMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMembers of CongressMiddle EastMilitary medicineMilitary personnel and dependentsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentNational Guard and reservesParks, recreation areas, trailsPhotography and imagingProtection of officialsProtest and dissentRefugees, asylum, displaced personsSenateSocial Security AdministrationSubversive activitiesTerrorismU.S. CapitolViolent crimeVirginiaVisas and passportsWorker safety and health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2311

Emergency Security Supplemental to Respond to January 6th Appropriations Act, 2021United States Capitol Protection Task Force ActEmergency Security Supplemental to Respond to January 6th Appropriations Act, 2021A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.
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