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Increased Transparency for Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidate Protection.

This bill mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security must provide a written explanation if a Presidential or Vice Presidential candidate is denied Secret Service protection or an increase in resources. Candidates gain the right to formally request reconsideration of the denial. These changes aim to ensure accountability and transparency in securing major election participants.
Key points
Requires written justification from DHS if Secret Service protection is denied to Presidential or Vice Presidential candidates.
Candidates are granted the right to request reconsideration of the protection denial decision.
The Director of the Secret Service must be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_5245
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Process start date: 2024-09-25