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Summary of Bill HR 883
Bill 119 HR 883, also known as the Candidate Protection Act, aims to increase transparency and accountability within the United States Secret Service. The bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide candidates with a justification for candidate protection determinations, ensuring that candidates are informed of the reasons behind any decisions made regarding their protection.
Additionally, the bill mandates that the Director of the United States Secret Service must be confirmed by the Senate, adding an extra layer of oversight to the appointment process. This requirement aims to ensure that the individual leading the Secret Service has the necessary qualifications and experience for the role.
Overall, the goal of Bill 119 HR 883 is to enhance the protection of candidates and improve the functioning of the United States Secret Service by promoting transparency and accountability in decision-making processes.
Additionally, the bill mandates that the Director of the United States Secret Service must be confirmed by the Senate, adding an extra layer of oversight to the appointment process. This requirement aims to ensure that the individual leading the Secret Service has the necessary qualifications and experience for the role.
Overall, the goal of Bill 119 HR 883 is to enhance the protection of candidates and improve the functioning of the United States Secret Service by promoting transparency and accountability in decision-making processes.
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Current Status of Bill HR 883
Bill HR 883 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2025. Bill HR 883 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 31, 2025. Bill HR 883's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 31, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 883
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 883
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 883
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide candidates with a justification for candidate protection determinations, to require Senate confirmation of the Director of the United States Secret Service, and for other purposes.
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide candidates with a justification for candidate protection determinations, to require Senate confirmation of the Director of the United States Secret Service, and for other purposes.
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