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US HR3237

US HR3237
Emergency Security Supplemental to Respond to January 6th Appropriations Act, 2021


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Introduced
05/14/2021
In Committee
05/14/2021
Crossed Over
05/20/2021
Passed
07/30/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/30/2021

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

An Act Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill makes emergency supplemental appropriations for various purposes related to security and response efforts following the events of January 6th, 2021 at the United States Capitol. Key provisions include: - Designating the United States Capitol Police's wellness program as the "Howard C. Liebengood Center for Wellness" and adjusting the salary cap for Capitol Police members and civilian employees. - Providing $300 million for upgrades and physical security enhancements to the Capitol building and congressional office buildings. - Extending and modifying the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program, including increasing the visa cap and allowing for waivers of medical examinations for certain Afghan allies. - Providing $100 million in refugee and migration assistance for humanitarian needs in Afghanistan and to assist Afghan refugees. - Appropriating additional funds for the Department of Justice to reimburse state and local law enforcement agencies for costs associated with protecting the President-elect during the transition period. The bill also includes various general provisions, such as designating the amounts appropriated as emergency requirements and restricting the use of funds for purposes other than those specifically described in the bill.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Became Public Law No: 117-31. (on 07/30/2021)

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