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S 3222 - 118

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

Became Public Law No: 118-36.

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Tax density 0.0%
Spending density 33.3%
Amendments 2
Statutory Reference 2
Spending 1

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2 U.S.C. 6317 1
Public Law 118-36 1

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Timeline

Jan 26, 2024

Signed by President.

Jan 26, 2024

Signed by President.

Jan 26, 2024

Became Public Law No: 118-36.

Jan 26, 2024

Became Public Law No: 118-36.

Jan 24, 2024

Presented to President.

Jan 24, 2024

Presented to President.

Jan 18, 2024

Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H229-230)

Jan 18, 2024

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

Jan 18, 2024

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H229-230)

Jan 18, 2024

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

Jan 18, 2024

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

Nov 6, 2023

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Nov 6, 2023

Received in the House.

Nov 6, 2023

Held at the desk.

Nov 2, 2023

Introduced in Senate

Nov 2, 2023

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Nov 2, 2023

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

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Technology and data privacy
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Impact 89% Confidence 76%

(A) of a kind authorized by the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, which shall include an information technology security closet and a secure lobby or reception area; and “(B) approved by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeepe

(A) of a kind authorized by the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, which shall include an information technology security closet and a secure lobby or reception area; and (B) approved by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper

(A) of a kind authorized by the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, which shall include an information technology security closet and a secure lobby or reception area; and (B) approved by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper

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Summary

49 Public Law Jan 2, 2025

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.

00 Introduced in Senate Dec 23, 2024

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.

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