All Roll Calls
Yes: 936 • No: 441
117-hr-3237117th CongressWALLET
Emergency Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021
Sponsored By: Representative DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Became Law
Summary
Emergency supplemental appropriations to fund security at the U.S. Capitol, support military and Guard responses, and expand refugee and Afghan-ally immigration help for FY2021 and related needs. The law pairs money with policy changes for Special Immigrant Visas and reporting rules.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
More help for Afghan and Iraqi allies
The law expands Special Immigrant Visas for Afghan allies. The cap rises from 26,500 to 34,500, and key filing dates move one year later (to December 31, 2023 and January 31, 2024). The government can waive pre‑admission medical exams for up to one year; if you enter under a waiver, you must complete the exam within 30 days. The waiver authority ends three years after enactment. It also keeps some Iraqi cases eligible to convert until the separate visa quota is filled and allows some surviving spouses or children to qualify.
2021 pay cap for Capitol Police
For 2021, if you are a U.S. Capitol Police employee with overtime pay, your total annual pay is capped at $199,300. Retention and hazard bonuses tied to January 6, 2021 do not count toward the cap and may be paid on top.
Rules for using this emergency funding
The law sets clear rules for this emergency money. These funds add to 2021 budgets and follow the same account rules unless the law says otherwise. Most money expires at the end of the current fiscal year unless extended here. Emergency‑labeled funds are usable only after the President also designates them and notifies Congress. Agencies may spend this money only for the purposes listed in the law, except to restore or reimburse pre‑enactment obligations.
Capitol security limits and emergency powers
The law bans spending to install permanent, above‑ground fencing around the U.S. Capitol Grounds. It also lets the Architect of the Capitol accept donations and spend in 2021–2022 for emergency supplies and services, with approval after the Capitol Police Board declares an emergency.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
CT • D
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
senate vote • 7/29/2021
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3237
Yes: 98 • No: 0
house vote • 7/29/2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
Yes: 416 • No: 11
house vote • 5/20/2021
On Passage
Yes: 213 • No: 212
house vote • 5/20/2021
On Motion to Recommit
Yes: 209 • No: 218