# 117-hr-3237: Emergency Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021

117-hr-3237, Emergency Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] (D-CT); status became_law; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-01-05).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-3237
- Congress: 117
- Title: Emergency Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021
- Status: became_law
- Introduced: 2021-05-14
- Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] (D-CT)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Congress
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-01-05

## 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.

## Votes

| Date | Chamber | Question | Result | Yea | Nay |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2021-07-29T13:45:00.000Z | senate | On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3237 | Bill Passed | 98 | 0 |
| 2021-07-29T00:00:00.000Z | house | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment | Passed | 416 | 11 |
| 2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z | house | On Passage | Passed | 213 | 212 |
| 2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z | house | On Motion to Recommit | Failed | 209 | 218 |

## Provisions PRIA read

- More help for Afghan and Iraqi allies: benefit, high. 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 comple…
- 2021 pay cap for Capitol Police: cost, medium. 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: mixed, medium. 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 designa…
- Capitol security limits and emergency powers: mixed, low. 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.

## Related bills

- 117-hr-5305: Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act
- 117-hr-6617: Further Additional Extending Government Funding Act
- 117-hr-6119: Further Extending Government Funding Act
- 117-hr-7691: Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022
- 117-hr-3076: Postal Service Reform Act of 2022
- 117-hr-7791: Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022

## Sources
- [117-hr-3237 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3237)

## Related
- [117-hr-5305: Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-5305)
- [117-hr-6617: Further Additional Extending Government Funding Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-6617)
- [117-hr-6119: Further Extending Government Funding Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-6119)
- [117-hr-7691: Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-7691)
- [117-hr-3076: Postal Service Reform Act of 2022](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-3076)
- [117-hr-7791: Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-7791)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-3237 (as of 2026-01-05).