Violence Against Members of Congress, Their Families, and Staff: Policy Responses
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The Congressional Research Service is a nonpartisan policy and legal analysis arm of the Library of Congress. CRS reports are written for members of Congress and their staff, not the public — but they’re made available openly through Congress.gov.
- SRES 413119th Congress
A resolution authorizing the use of funds from the Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account for security enhancements and services provided to Senators.
Sep 18, 2025 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6720; text: CR S6743)
- HR 2945115th Congress
Congressional Personal Safety Act
Jul 10, 2017 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
- HR 2951115th Congress
To allow Members of Congress to carry a concealed handgun anywhere in the United States, with exceptions.
Jul 10, 2017 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
- HR 2940115th Congress
Congressional Self-Defense Act
Jul 10, 2017 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
- HRES 411115th Congress
Adjusting the amount of the Members' Representational Allowance.
Jun 27, 2017 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- S 2144119th Congress
A bill to improve the safety and security of Members of Congress, immediate family members of Members of Congress, and congressional staff.
Oct 10, 2025 · Held at the desk.
- HR 3298115th Congress
Wounded Officers Recovery Act of 2017
Aug 4, 2017 · Signed by President.