To amend title 18, United States Code, to require the United States Secret Service to reimburse States and units of local government for support in the form of the use of services, personnel, equipment, and facilities, and for other purposes.
This bill requires the U.S. Secret Service to reimburse state and local governments when it uses their police officers, equipment, facilities, or other resources to carry out its duties. Currently, when the Secret Service needs support from local law enforcement for protection details or investigations, states and municipalities often provide personnel and resources at their own expense with no federal compensation. The legislation mandates that the Department of Homeland Security pay back these jurisdictions for any services, personnel, equipment, and facilities provided, though it still requires the consent of state and local authorities before using their resources. The bill does not specify funding amounts or timelines for reimbursement, leaving those details to be determined through the normal appropriations process. This change would shift the financial burden of Secret Service operations from cash-strapped local governments to the federal government.
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