Bill · H.R. 8058· House(119-HR-8058)
United States Secret Service Reserve Fund Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 3/24/2026
- Last activity
- 3/24/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Cory Mills
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the United States Secret Service Reserve Fund Act of 2026. It sets up a specific reserve fund with $106,000,000 for the Secret Service. The purpose of this money is to cover necessary expenses and employee salaries for protecting certain individuals during a lapse in appropriations. The Director of the Secret Service can use these funds only during a government funding lapse, lasting up to 30 days. Any leftover money in the fund as of December 31, 2026, must be sent back to the Treasury by January 31, 2027. Finally, the Director must report on how the fund was used to specific congressional committees.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill enhances government accountability and transparency by requiring detailed reporting to congressional committees on the use of the reserve fund.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a) and Section 2(c): The bill sets aside $106,000,000 in a reserve fund specifically for the necessary expenses and salaries of Secret Service employees who protect designated individuals during a government shutdown or lapse in appropriations. This is a positive step because it ensures that the people doing this critical protection work can keep getting paid and operating if regular funding runs out.
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Section 2(f): The Director of the Secret Service must submit a report on the uses and transactions of the reserve fund to specific congressional committees within 30 days after returning any unused money. This holds officials accountable to Congress and the public by making sure there is a clear record of how the reserve money was spent.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not explicitly mention any specific negative impacts, burdens, or consequences for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- 3/24/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House