A bill to ensure the security of office space rented by Senators, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-s-3222
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2023-11-02
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations

Computer security and identity theft

Crime prevention

Government buildings, facilities, and property

Senate
Latest action: action_date: 2024-01-26
text: Became Public Law No: 118-36.

Summaries:
action_date: 2023-11-02
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>This bill establishes certain security-related exceptions to limitations on&nbsp;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.)</p><p>The bill 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&nbsp;Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. </p><p>The bill also excludes the cost of building security and safety measures&nbsp;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)&nbsp;approved by the Senate Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate,&nbsp;and (3)&nbsp;itemized separately in a manner approved by the Senate Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.</p>

action_date: 2024-01-26
action_desc: Public Law
text: <p>This act establishes certain security-related exceptions to limitations on&nbsp;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.)</p><p>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&nbsp;Senate Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.</p><p>The act also specifies that an information technology security closet and a secure lobby or reception area are&nbsp;security or safety enhancements that are of a kind authorized by the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.</p><p>The act also excludes the cost of building security and safety measures&nbsp;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)&nbsp;approved by the Senate Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate,&nbsp;and (3)&nbsp;itemized separately in a manner approved by the Senate Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.</p>

tv_txt: One Hundred Eighteenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty four S. 3222 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To ensure the security of office space rented by Senators, and for other purposes.

1. Security of office space rented by Senators Section 3 of the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1975 ( 2 U.S.C. 6317 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)— (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (12) as subparagraphs (A) through (L), respectively; (B) by striking The aggregate and inserting (1) Subject to paragraph (2), the aggregate ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (2) The aggregate square feet of office space for purposes of paragraph (1) shall not include any portion of the office space used for security or safety enhancements that are— (A) of a kind authorized by the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, which shall include an information technology security closet and a secure lobby or reception area; and (B) approved by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. ; and (2) in subsection (c)(1)— (A) by striking The maximum and inserting (A) Subject to subparagraph (B), the maximum ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (B) The portion of the cost of a rental described in subparagraph (A) that is attributable to building security and safety measures shall not be included in determining the annual rate paid for the rental for purposes of subparagraph (A) if— (i) the costs are for building security and safety measures— (I) of a kind authorized by the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, which shall include guard services, access control, and facility monitoring; and (II) approved by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate; and (ii) such costs are itemized separately in a manner approved by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. .

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate

tv_txt: II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3222 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 2, 2023 Ms. Klobuchar introduced the following bill; which was read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed A BILL To ensure the security of office space rented by Senators, and for other purposes.

1. Security of office space rented by Senators Section 3 of the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1975 ( 2 U.S.C. 6317 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)— (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (12) as subparagraphs (A) through (L), respectively; (B) by striking The aggregate and inserting (1) Subject to paragraph (2), the aggregate ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (2) The aggregate square feet of office space for purposes of paragraph (1) shall not include any portion of the office space used for security or safety enhancements that are— (A) of a kind authorized by the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, which shall include an information technology security closet and a secure lobby or reception area; and (B) approved by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. ; and (2) in subsection (c)(1)— (A) by striking The maximum and inserting (A) Subject to subparagraph (B), the maximum ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (B) The portion of the cost of a rental described in subparagraph (A) that is attributable to building security and safety measures shall not be included in determining the annual rate paid for the rental for purposes of subparagraph (A) if— (i) the costs are for building security and safety measures— (I) of a kind authorized by the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, which shall include guard services, access control, and facility monitoring; and (II) approved by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate; and (ii) such costs are itemized separately in a manner approved by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. .

tv_txt: 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3222 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To ensure the security of office space rented by Senators, and for other purposes.

1. Security of office space rented by Senators Section 3 of the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1975 ( 2 U.S.C. 6317 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)— (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (12) as subparagraphs (A) through (L), respectively; (B) by striking The aggregate and inserting (1) Subject to paragraph (2), the aggregate ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (2) The aggregate square feet of office space for purposes of paragraph (1) shall not include any portion of the office space used for security or safety enhancements that are— (A) of a kind authorized by the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, which shall include an information technology security closet and a secure lobby or reception area; and (B) approved by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. ; and (2) in subsection (c)(1)— (A) by striking The maximum and inserting (A) Subject to subparagraph (B), the maximum ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (B) The portion of the cost of a rental described in subparagraph (A) that is attributable to building security and safety measures shall not be included in determining the annual rate paid for the rental for purposes of subparagraph (A) if— (i) the costs are for building security and safety measures— (I) of a kind authorized by the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, which shall include guard services, access control, and facility monitoring; and (II) approved by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate; and (ii) such costs are itemized separately in a manner approved by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. .

Passed the Senate November 2, 2023. Secretary