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This bill authorizes the U.S. Secret Service, which operates under the Department of Homeland Security, to reimburse state and local governments for their assistance in presidential security operations. Specifically, the bill allows the Secretary of Homeland Security to use, with their consent, the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of state and local governments on a reimbursable basis when carrying out specific protective functions outlined in sections 3056(a)(3) and 3056(a)(7) of title 18 of the United States Code. These sections typically relate to protecting the President, Vice President, and other high-ranking government officials. The bill has a retroactive provision that permits reimbursement for such governmental assistance provided between July 12, 2024, and the bill's effective date, ensuring that state and local governments can be compensated for resources used in supporting Secret Service protective missions during that period. By providing a clear legal framework for reimbursement, the bill aims to facilitate better cooperation and resource sharing between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in protecting key government officials.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2131/all-info