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Fines for Members of Congress Skipping Security Screening

New rules introduce financial penalties for Members of Congress who fail to complete security screening before entering the House Chamber. This aims to enhance security and discipline among lawmakers. Citizens will be informed about imposed fines.
Key points
Members of Congress can be fined for bypassing security screening.
The fine is $5,000 for the first offense and $10,000 for subsequent offenses.
Fines can be appealed, and decisions on appeals will be public.
Fines will be deducted from salary if not paid on time.
Campaign or official funds cannot be used to pay the fine.
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Status: Adopted
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_73
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Process start date: 2021-02-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing the Sergeant-at-Arms with the authority to fine Members, Delegates, or the Resident Commissioner for failure to complete security screening for entrance to the House Chamber, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_73.

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 2021-02-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Members of Congress can be fined for bypassing security screening.
  • The fine is $5,000 for the first offense and $10,000 for subsequent offenses.
  • Fines can be appealed, and decisions on appeals will be public.
  • Fines will be deducted from salary if not paid on time.
  • Campaign or official funds cannot be used to pay the fine.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

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. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 85, H. Res. 73 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H274-275; text: CR H274-275)

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.

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