arrow_back Back to App

Equal Secret Service Protection for Major Presidential and VP Candidates.

This law mandates the Secret Service to provide major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates with the exact same level of security currently afforded to the sitting President and Vice President. This involves increasing the number of assigned agents, equipment, and threat assessment resources for candidates. The goal is to safeguard key figures in the electoral process, requiring additional federal funding.
Key points
Major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates will receive protection equal to that of the sitting President and Vice President.
Protection must be identical in terms of agent numbers, equipment, procedures, and threat assessment resources.
Candidates have the option to decline this elevated level of protection in writing.
The Act authorizes necessary public funds to cover the increased security costs.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_5166
Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
Process start date: 2024-09-25
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-flash-latest
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SHIELD Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5166.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates will receive protection equal to that of the sitting President and Vice President.
  • Protection must be identical in terms of agent numbers, equipment, procedures, and threat assessment resources.
  • Candidates have the option to decline this elevated level of protection in writing.
  • The Act authorizes necessary public funds to cover the increased security costs.
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 Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

CATEGORIES

Security