H.R. 338: To clarify the counting of electoral votes in Congress to be a National Special Security Event.

117th Congress · introduced 2021-01-15 · Congress · Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism.

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Where it came from: introduced 2021-01-15 · official record
Who proposed it: Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15] · what a sponsor is
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Official title

To clarify the counting of electoral votes in Congress to be a National Special Security Event.

Plain summary

This bill makes the counting of electoral college votes in Congress a National Special Security Event. A National Special Security Event is a designated event that, by virtue of its political, economic, social, or religious significance, may be the target of terrorism or other criminal activity. This designation authorizes the use of the U.S. Secret Service and certain funds to respond to the security needs resulting from such an event.

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Official text

To clarify the counting of electoral votes in Congress to be a National Special Security Event.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)

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Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15] · 3 cosponsors

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Gwen Moore (D-WI), Jahana Hayes (D-CT)

Sponsor's campaign money: Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15] reported raising $7.2 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

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Words on this page, explained (2)

Bill: A proposed law. It becomes law only if it passes the legislature and is signed by the president or governor (or a veto is overridden).
Securities: Financial investments that can be bought and sold, such as stocks and bonds.

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Sources

Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)
Congress.gov
Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-117hr338.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/117/hr>

Record fed-us-cong117-hr338 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong117 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong117