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H.R. 3731Became Law

Secret Service Recruitment and Retention Act of 2018

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Secret Service Recruitment and Retention Act of 2018

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Overtime Pay for Protective Services Act of 2016 to extend through 2018, subject to specified limitations, the exemption of U.S. Secret Service officers, employees, and agents who perform protective services from the limitation on premium pay otherwise applicable to federal employees. The bill specifies that the exemption also applies to the U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division.

The bill provides that such amendments shall take effect as if they had been enacted on December 31, 2016.

The Secret Service must report to Congress by January 30, 2018, and January 30, 2019, on premium pay above the limitation paid to Secret Service personnel in the previous year.

(Sec. 3) The Government Accountability Office shall study and report to specified congressional committees on the extent of the progress made by the Secret Service in implementing the recommendations of the U.S. Secret Service Protective Mission Panel, including those items which pertain to training and personnel enumerated in the Executive Summary to Report from the panel to the Secretary of Homeland Security, dated December 15, 2014.

What just happenedApr 3, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-160.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24](R-NY)Sponsor
15 cosponsors5 D10 R
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  1. Apr 3, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-160.

  2. Apr 3, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-160.

  3. Apr 3, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Apr 3, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Mar 22, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Mar 22, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Mar 21, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41931

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Mar 21, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1751)

  9. Mar 21, 2018NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1751)

  10. Mar 21, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH40110

    Mr. Gowdy asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's Table and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H1751)

  11. Mar 20, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  12. Mar 19, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1796)

  13. Mar 19, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1796)

  14. Mar 19, 2018Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1796)

  15. Mar 19, 2018Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  16. Mar 19, 2018Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  17. Dec 6, 2017IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  18. Dec 5, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  19. Dec 5, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 4 (Roll no. 655). (text: CR H9633)

  20. Dec 5, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 4 (Roll no. 655).(text: CR H9633)

  21. Dec 5, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9639-9640)

  22. Dec 5, 2017FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  23. Dec 5, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3731.

  24. Dec 5, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9633-9637)

  25. Dec 5, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Rutherford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  26. Dec 4, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-435, Part I.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  27. Dec 4, 2017Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-435, Part I.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  28. Sep 27, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  29. Sep 13, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  30. Sep 13, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  31. Sep 11, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  32. Sep 11, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

    Judiciary Committee
  33. Sep 11, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  34. Sep 11, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawApr 3, 201849

Secret Service Recruitment and Retention Act of 2018

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Overtime Pay for Protective Services Act of 2016 to extend through 2018, subject to specified limitations, the exemption of U.S. Secret Service officers, employees, and agents who perform protective services from the limitation on premium pay otherwise applicable to federal employees. The bill specifies that the exemption also applies to the U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division.

The bill provides that such amendments shall take effect as if they had been enacted on December 31, 2016.

The Secret Service must report to Congress by January 30, 2018, and January 30, 2019, on premium pay above the limitation paid to Secret Service personnel in the previous year.

(Sec. 3) The Government Accountability Office shall study and report to specified congressional committees on the extent of the progress made by the Secret Service in implementing the recommendations of the U.S. Secret Service Protective Mission Panel, including those items which pertain to training and personnel enumerated in the Executive Summary to Report from the panel to the Secretary of Homeland Security, dated December 15, 2014.

House agreed to Senate amendment without amendmentMar 21, 201870

Secret Service Recruitment and Retention Act of 2018

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Overtime Pay for Protective Services Act of 2016 to extend through 2018, subject to specified limitations, the exemption of U.S. Secret Service officers, employees, and agents who perform protective services from the limitation on premium pay otherwise applicable to federal employees. The bill specifies that the exemption also applies to the U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division.

The bill provides that such amendments shall take effect as if they had been enacted on December 31, 2016.

The Secret Service must report to Congress by January 30, 2018, and January 30, 2019, on premium pay above the limitation paid to Secret Service personnel in the previous year.

(Sec. 3) The Government Accountability Office shall study and report to specified congressional committees on the extent of the progress made by the Secret Service in implementing the recommendations of the U.S. Secret Service Protective Mission Panel, including those items which pertain to training and personnel enumerated in the Executive Summary to Report from the panel to the Secretary of Homeland Security, dated December 15, 2014.

Passed Senate amendedMar 19, 201835

Secret Service Recruitment and Retention Act of 2018

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Overtime Pay for Protective Services Act of 2016 to extend through 2018, subject to specified limitations, the exemption of U.S. Secret Service officers, employees, and agents who perform protective services from the limitation on premium pay otherwise applicable to federal employees.The bill specifies that the exemption also applies to the U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division.

The bill provides that such amendments shall take effect as if they had been enacted on December 31, 2016.

The Secret Service must report to Congress by January 30, 2018, and January 30, 2019, on premium pay above the limitation paid to Secret Service personnel in the previous year.

(Sec. 3) The Government Accountability Office shall study and report to specified congressional committees on the extent of the progress made by the Secret Service in implementing the recommendations of the U.S. Secret Service Protective Mission Panel, including those items which pertain to training and personnel enumerated in the Executive Summary to Report from the panel to the Secretary of Homeland Security, dated December 15, 2014.

Passed House amendedDec 5, 201736

Secret Service Recruitment and Retention Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Overtime Pay for Protective Services Act of 2016 to extend through 2018 the exemption of U.S. Secret Service officers, employees, and agents who perform protective services from the limitation on premium pay otherwise applicable to federal employees.

The bill provides that such amendment shall take effect as if it had been enacted on December 31, 2016.

The Secret Service must report to Congress by January 30, 2018, and January 30, 2019, on the amounts of premium pay above the limitation paid to Secret Service personnel in the previous year.

(Sec. 3) The Government Accountability Office shall study and report to specified congressional committees on the extent of the progress made by the Secret Service in implementing the recommendations of the U.S. Secret Service Protective Mission Panel, including those items which pertain to training and personnel enumerated in the Executive Summary to Report from the panel to the Secretary of Homeland Security, dated December 15, 2014.

(Sec. 4) A specified amount is permanently rescinded from the unobligated balances available under the Department of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund.

The bill authorizes specified amounts to be rescinded in FY2018-FY2019 from such balances.

Reported to House without amendment, Part IDec 4, 201728

Secret Service Recruitment and Retention Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Overtime Pay for Protective Services Act of 2016 to extend through 2018 the exemption of U.S. Secret Service officers, employees, and agents who perform protective services from the limitation on premium pay otherwise applicable to federal employees.

The bill provides that such amendment shall take effect as if it had been enacted on December 31, 2016.

The Secret Service must report to Congress by January 30, 2018, and January 30, 2019, on the amounts of premium pay above the limitation paid to Secret Service personnel in the previous year.

(Sec. 3) The Secret Service must conduct and provide to Congress updated threat assessments, including protection costs, on all of the individuals who are protected by the Secret Service. No such assessments will be conducted for the President, the Vice-President, their spouses or children, or former Presidents or Vice-Presidents.

The Secret Service must submit to Congress: (1) a report on its recruitment and retention efforts; (2) a notice whenever it, at the direction of the Department of Homeland Security or the President, extends the protection of an individual beyond the length of time such protection would otherwise be provided; and (3) a list of all of the questions asked in 2016 on any polygraph exam it issued to applicants for employment.

Introduced in HouseSep 11, 2017

Secret Service Recruitment and Retention Act of 2017

This bill amends the Overtime Pay for Protective Services Act of 2016 to extend through 2018 the exemption of U.S. Secret Service officers, employees, and agents who perform protective services from the limitation on premium pay otherwise applicable to federal employees.

The Secret Service must report to Congress by January 30, 2018, and January 30, 2019, on the amounts of premium pay above the limitation paid to Secret Service personnel in the previous year.

The Secret Service must conduct and provide to Congress updated threat assessments, including protection costs, on all of the individuals who are protected by the Secret Service. No such assessments will be conducted for the President, the Vice-President, their spouses or children, or former Presidents or Vice-Presidents.

The Secret Service must submit to Congress: (1) a report on its recruitment and retention efforts; (2) a notice whenever it, at the direction of the Department of Homeland Security or the President, extends the protection of an individual beyond the length of time such protection would otherwise be provided; and (3) a list of all of the questions asked in 2016 on any polygraph exam it issued to applicants for employment.

Secret Service Recruitment and Retention Act of 2018 — Informed