A joint resolution to authorize the United States Secret Service to continue to furnish protection to the former Vice President or his spouse.
Public Law 103-1 · S.J.Res. 2 · 103rd Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Jan 15, 1993 · Government Operations and Politics
Sponsor: Sen. Robert Dole (R-KS)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votes
- HouseUnanimous consent
- SenateVoice vote
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Authorizes the United States Secret Service to furnish protection to the former Vice President or his spouse, if the President determines that such person may be in significant danger, until July 20, 1993.
Committees
The record shows no committee referral for this bill.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 9 actions.
- Jan 15, 1993Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 103-1.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Jan 8, 1993PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Jan 5, 1993FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Brooks asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
- FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
- FloorFloor · Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.