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117-s-3377117th Congress

Capitol Police Emergency Assistance Act of 2021

Sponsored By: Senator Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

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Summary

Gives the Chief of the Capitol Police authority to quickly request federal agencies and the D.C. National Guard during emergencies to protect Capitol functions and public order. It also aligns emergency appointment rules with that authority and creates a joint congressional oversight process.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Changes take effect October 1, 2021

All changes in this Act take effect October 1, 2021. This start date applies to the Capitol Police, the Capitol Police Board, and the two oversight committees. This timing rule does not change household money by itself.

Faster emergency help for Capitol Police

The law lets the Chief of the U.S. Capitol Police call in help fast during an emergency. The Chief can request support from federal agencies and the DC National Guard without prior Board approval. The Chief can also appoint special officers for the emergency. The Capitol Police Board can later revoke the request after consulting congressional leaders.

Regular oversight of Capitol Police Board

The Senate Rules and House Administration Committees can hold joint hearings on the Capitol Police Board. They can require all Board members to attend. The Committees must hold at least one joint oversight hearing each Congress.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

MN • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]

    MO • R

    Sponsored 12/13/2021

  • Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]

    ME • I

    Sponsored 12/13/2021

  • Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]

    MS • R

    Sponsored 12/13/2021

  • Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 12/13/2021

  • Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]

    WV • R

    Sponsored 12/13/2021

  • Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 12/13/2021

  • Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 12/13/2021

  • Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 12/13/2021

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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