Public Law 118-36 | Public Law 118–36: To ensure the security of office space rented by Senators, and for other purposes.

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PUBLIC LAW 118–36—JAN. 26, 2024

138 STAT. 9

Public Law

118–36

118th Congress

An Act

To ensure the security of office space rented by Senators, and for other purposes.

Jan. 26, 2024

[S. 3222]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 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)

redesignating

paragraphs (1) through (12) as subparagraphs (A) through (L), respectively;

(B)

striking

“The aggregate” and

inserting

“(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the aggregate”; and

(C)

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)

striking

“The maximum” and

inserting

“(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), the maximum”; and

(B)

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; and138 STAT. 10

“(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.”

Approved January 26, 2024.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 3222:

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:

Vol. 169 (2023):

Nov. 2, considered and passed Senate.

Vol. 170 (2024):

Jan. 18, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 118–36: To ensure the security of office space rented by Senators, and for other purposes.

SECURITY OF OFFICE SPACE RENTED BY SENATORS.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 3222:

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:

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