Bill · H.R. 8702· House(119-HR-8702)
Secret Service Transfer Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 5/7/2026
- Last activity
- 5/8/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
- Sponsored by
- Jared Moskowitz
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Secret Service Transfer Act of 2026 aims to move the United States Secret Service into the Executive Office of the President. This includes transferring all functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities to the new location. A Director, appointed by the President, will lead the agency and oversee its administration. The current Director will continue in this role upon the act's enactment. The bill also allows the Director to reorganize the agency to increase efficiency and effectiveness. All transfer activities must be completed within one year of the act's enactment.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill transfers the Secret Service into the Executive Office of the President, centralizing its authority under the President's immediate office.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The bill provides for a structured transfer of functions and assets to a new organizational location.
Is this likely to create jobs?+1
The bill ensures continuity of personnel and allows for reorganization to maximize efficiency.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Efficiency and Effectiveness: The Director of the Service is permitted to reorganize the agency to maximize efficiency, enhance operational effectiveness, and ensure the protective mission is fulfilled (Section 2(e)).
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Continuity of Employment: Officers and components of the Service will continue to operate under the same level of compensation and conditions of service during the transfer (Section 2(d)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5Improves Government Transparency+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+1Reduces Government Spending+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 5/8/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
- 5/7/2026
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Russell FryRepublican · South Carolina