A bill to ensure the security of office space rented by Senators, and for other purposes.
Jan 26, 2024
Jan 26, 2024
Summary
Allows Senators to not count the cost and size of approved security measures against the total limits for their rented office spaces.
What problem does this solve?
Senators faced limits on how much office space and rent money they could use, which made it hard to add needed security features. This law removes security costs and space from those limits, so Senators can better protect their offices and staff.
What does this law do?
Excludes security space from office size limits
Removes the square footage used for security or safety improvements, like a secure lobby or IT closet, from the total office space limit for a Senator's rented office.
Excludes security costs from rental rate limits
Prevents the cost of building security and safety measures, such as guard services and access control, from counting toward the maximum annual rental rate for a Senator's office.
Requires approval for security enhancements
Mandates that all security enhancements and costs must be of a kind authorized by the Committee on Rules and Administration and approved by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.
Who does this affect?
- U.S. Senators
- Senate Staff
What is the real world impact?
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Enhances senator and staff safety
Provides Senators with more flexibility to install necessary security measures in their state offices, such as secure lobbies and IT closets, without being penalized by office space and cost limits.
When does this start?
This law takes effect as soon as it is signed.