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House Members Seek More Funding for Security Amid Rising Threats

The House of Representatives believes funding for Members' security should increase due to rising threats. This aims to protect Members, staff, families, and the public at events. It could mean more public money spent on security for elected officials.
Key points
Proposal to increase security funding for Members of Congress.
Reason is increasing threats and attacks.
Goal is better protection for Members, staff, and citizens at public events.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_56
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Process start date: 2021-01-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the amount of the Members' Representational Allowance should be increased in response to increasing threats against Members of the House.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_56.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Proposal to increase security funding for Members of Congress.
  • Reason is increasing threats and attacks.
  • Goal is better protection for Members, staff, and citizens at public events.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Security