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Introduced
12/13/2021
12/13/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
12/14/2021
12/14/2021
Passed
12/17/2021
12/17/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/22/2021
12/22/2021
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
An Act To empower the Chief of the United States Capitol Police to unilaterally request the assistance of the DC National Guard or Federal law enforcement agencies in emergencies without prior approval of the Capitol Police Board.
AI Summary
This bill, the Capitol Police Emergency Assistance Act of 2021, empowers the Chief of the United States Capitol Police to unilaterally request the assistance of the DC National Guard or federal law enforcement agencies in emergencies without prior approval of the Capitol Police Board. The bill amends existing law to allow the Capitol Police Chief to request such assistance to prevent significant disruption of governmental function and public order within the US Capitol Buildings and Grounds. The Capitol Police Board may also revoke a request for assistance upon consultation with appropriate congressional leadership. Additionally, the bill authorizes joint oversight hearings by the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and the House Committee on House Administration regarding the Capitol Police Board.
Sponsors (9)
Amy Klobuchar (D)*,
Roy Blunt (R),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Angus King (I),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Mark Warner (D),
Roger Wicker (R),
Last Action
Became Public Law No: 117-77. (on 12/22/2021)
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