House Bill 338
117th Congress(2021-2022)
To clarify the counting of electoral votes in Congress to be a National Special Security Event.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 15, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
338
Congress
117
Policy Area
Congress
Congress
Primary focus of measure is Members of Congress; general congressional oversight; congressional agencies, committees, operations; legislative procedures; U.S. Capitol. Measures concerning oversight and investigation of specific matters may fall under the issue-specific relevant policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill makes the counting of electoral college votes in Congress a National Special Security Event.
A National Special Security Event is a designated event that, by virtue of its political, economic, social, or religious significance, may be the target of terrorism or other criminal activity. This designation authorizes the use of the U.S. Secret Service and certain funds to respond to the security needs resulting from such an event.
January 15, 2021
01/16/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism.
01/15/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
01/15/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:34 PM