A bill to ensure the security of office space rented by Senators, and for other purposes.
Public Law 118-36 · S. 3222 · 118th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Joe Biden (D) on Jan 26, 2024 · Congress
Sponsor: Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votes
- HouseUnanimous consent
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
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.
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.
Committees
The record shows no committee referral for this bill.
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Related bills
3 bills the Library of Congress relates to this one.
H.R. 2882 · became Public Law 118-47Related bill
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
H.Res. 1102Related bill
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2882, with an amendment.
S. 2302Related bill
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 12 actions.
- Jan 26, 2024Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 118-36.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Jan 24, 2024FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- Jan 18, 2024FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Steil asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
- FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
- Nov 6, 2023FloorFloor · Held at the desk.
- FloorFloor · Received in the House.
- FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Nov 2, 2023FloorFloor · Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in Senate
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Amendments
No amendments to this bill are on record.
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Official record
The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.