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Protecting Vice Presidents Act
1/11/2023, 1:43 PM
Summary of Bill HR 368
Bill 117 HR 368, also known as the Protecting Vice Presidents Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to enhance the security measures for Vice Presidents of the United States.
The bill outlines specific protocols and procedures to ensure the safety of the Vice President, including increased security detail, threat assessments, and emergency response plans. It also mandates regular training for security personnel assigned to protect the Vice President.
Additionally, the Protecting Vice Presidents Act allocates funding for the implementation of these security measures and requires regular reports to Congress on the effectiveness of the security protocols in place. Overall, the goal of this bill is to strengthen the protection of the Vice President and ensure their safety in all situations. It is a bipartisan effort to prioritize the security of one of the highest-ranking officials in the US government.
The bill outlines specific protocols and procedures to ensure the safety of the Vice President, including increased security detail, threat assessments, and emergency response plans. It also mandates regular training for security personnel assigned to protect the Vice President.
Additionally, the Protecting Vice Presidents Act allocates funding for the implementation of these security measures and requires regular reports to Congress on the effectiveness of the security protocols in place. Overall, the goal of this bill is to strengthen the protection of the Vice President and ensure their safety in all situations. It is a bipartisan effort to prioritize the security of one of the highest-ranking officials in the US government.
Congressional Summary of HR 368
Protecting Vice Presidents Act
This bill authorizes lifetime Secret Service protection to former Vice Presidents and their spouses and protection to their children under 16. Current law provides for six months of protection after a Vice President leaves office.
The bill terminates the protection of a spouse in the event of remarriage.
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Current Status of Bill HR 368
Bill HR 368 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 19, 2021. Bill HR 368 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 19, 2021. Bill HR 368's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. as of March 5, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 368
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 368
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Family relationships
- Marriage and family status
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
- Protection of officials
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 368
Protecting Vice Presidents Act
To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide United States Secret Service protection to former Vice Presidents, their spouses, and their children under 16, and for other purposes.
Protecting Vice Presidents Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 368
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