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119-sres-413119th Congress

A resolution authorizing the use of funds from the Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account for security enhancements and services provided to Senators.

Sponsored By: Senator Thune, John [R-SD]

Passed Senate

Summary

Allows Senators to pay for security enhancements and services out of their Official Personnel and Office Expense Account. It adds a new section to Senate Resolution 294 and lets the Committee on Rules and Administration make rules for how that spending works.

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  • Senators' offices: Security costs can be charged to each Senator's Official Personnel and Office Expense Account under the authority referenced in the resolution. This gives a clear authorization for those charges.
  • Committee on Rules and Administration: The Committee may promulgate regulations that set procedures and limits for using office funds for security services.
  • Timing: The authorization applies to expenses incurred on or after the resolution's adoption date, making it retroactively effective for covered costs.

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Senators can use office funds for security

Each Senator can use their official office budget to pay for necessary security enhancements and services, as allowed by federal law (2 U.S.C. 6505). The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration may set rules for how this works. This applies to expenses incurred on or after the date of adoption of this resolution.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Thune, John [R-SD]

SD • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]

    KY • R

    Sponsored 9/18/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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