What does Preamble of Secret Service-Local Law Enforcement Partnership Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to establish the Extraordinary Protection Reimbursement Program within the Department of Homeland Security

What does SHORT TITLE. of Secret Service-Local Law Enforcement Partnership Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Secret Service-Local Law Enforcement Partnership Act of 2026.

What does EXTRAORDINARY PROTECTION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM ESTABLISHED. of Secret Service-Local Law Enforcement Partnership Act of 2026 do?

The Secretary of Homeland Security establishes the Extraordinary Protection Reimbursement Program. The program provides grants to State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments. Grants reimburse protection activities for non-governmental properties of protected persons.

What does ELIGIBILITY. of Secret Service-Local Law Enforcement Partnership Act of 2026 do?

This section outlines the eligibility requirements for an applicant to receive a grant under the program. Eligible applicants must be a State, local, Tribal, or territorial law enforcement agency. Applicants must certify that grant funds will be used for costs exceeding typical law enforcement operations. These costs must be directly attributable to providing protection as described in section 4.

What does USE OF FUNDS. of Secret Service-Local Law Enforcement Partnership Act of 2026 do?

Grants are distributed on a reimbursable basis Funds can only be used for protection of non-governmental property Grant amounts can be expended on personnel and equipment for protection purposes

What does LIMITATION ON OBLIGATION. of Secret Service-Local Law Enforcement Partnership Act of 2026 do?

This section requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The report must address the implementation of recommendations from an Inspector General report dated July 28, 2023. The report is to be submitted to several Congressional committees: the House and Senate Committees on Homeland Security, and the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations. The Secretary of Homeland Security is also tasked with ensuring the future implementation of these recommendations.

What does ACCOUNTABILITY. of Secret Service-Local Law Enforcement Partnership Act of 2026 do?

The Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security conducts an annual audit of the program. The Inspector General submits an audit report to the Committee on Appropriations within 90 days of the next fiscal year. The Secretary of Homeland Security submits an annual report to the Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The annual report includes grant details such as total amount disbursed, grantee information, and equipment acquired.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Secret Service-Local Law Enforcement Partnership Act of 2026 do?

This section defines the term 'non-governmental property' as it is used within this Act. Non-governmental property is defined as any non-governmental property, owned or leased, designated for protection by the United States Secret Service. The definition excludes hotels or other temporary accommodations of less than 30 days.

What does AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. of Secret Service-Local Law Enforcement Partnership Act of 2026 do?

This section authorizes appropriations to carry out the Act. Funds are to be administered by the Department's Management Directorate or Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Secret Service is to be involved in coordination as appropriate.

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Secret Service-Local Law Enforcement Partnership Act of 2026

Last updated: 3/9/2026 · Introduced: 3/9/2026

Author: Greg Landsman (D-OH)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes the Extraordinary Protection Reimbursement Program to provide grants to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments for security expenses related to protecting non-governmental properties of individuals under Secret Service protection.
Grant funds can be used for personnel and equipment costs directly attributable to providing protection, and are distributed on a reimbursable basis.
The Department of Homeland Security must report on the implementation of recommendations from an Inspector General report and undergo annual audits to ensure program accountability.

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