118th Congress Congress
S. 3222: To ensure the security of office space rented by Senators, and for other purposes
A bill to ensure the security of office space rented by Senators, and for other purposes.
Became Law
- Introduced (completed)
- Passed Senate (completed)
- Passed House (completed)
- To the President (completed)
- Became law (completed)
Summary
This act establishes certain security-related exceptions to limitations on the size and cost of Senators' home state office space. (The size and cost limitations vary based on the population of the Senator's home state.)
The act specifies that any portion of home state office space that is used for building security or safety measures is not included in calculating the total amount of office space subject to applicable maximum size. The building safety and security measures must be (1) of a kind authorized by the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and (2) approved by the Senate Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.
The act also specifies that an information technology security closet and a secure lobby or reception area are security or safety enhancements that are of a kind authorized by the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
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The act also excludes the cost of building security and safety measures from the limitation on the cost of renting office space in the home state. Such costs must be (1) of a kind authorized by the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, (2) approved by the Senate Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, and (3) itemized separately in a manner approved by the Senate Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
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Amendments
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Who scored on this bill
- 1Amy Klobuchar SponsorIntroduced, passed Senate, passed House, became law4 events+130
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History
- Signed by the President. Became Public Law 118-36.
- Presented to the President.
- Passed the House.
- Introduced in the Senate by Amy Klobuchar. Passed the Senate by unanimous consent.
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- Signed by President.
- Became Public Law No: 118-36.
- Presented to President.
- Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H229-230)
- Mr. Steil asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H229-230)
- On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H229-230)
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Received in the House.
- Held at the desk.
- Introduced in Senate
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.