Protecting Vice Presidents Act

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Bill Number

HR 368

Introduced

Jan 19, 2021

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

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Topics

Family relationships Government Operations and Politics Marriage and family status Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents Protection of officials

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Summary

Protecting Vice Presidents Act

This bill authorizes lifetime Secret Service protection to former Vice Presidents and their spouses and protection to their children under 16. Current law provides for six months of protection after a Vice President leaves office.

The bill terminates the protection of a spouse in the event of remarriage.

Actions

Mar 5, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Jan 19, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 19, 2021

Introduced in House

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