To authorize the United States Capitol Police to reimburse local law enforcement agencies for protective services provided at official public Congressional events, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Congressional Research Service
Official summary
Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 26, 2011
Directs the Chief of the United States Capitol Police to reimburse a local law enforcement agency for the reasonable costs incurred by the agency in providing protective services at an official public congressional event pursuant to a written agreement entered into prior to the event between the agency and the office of the Member who is the sponsor of the event.
Limits the aggregate amount that may be reimbursed by the Capitol Police for a fiscal year pursuant to such agreements.
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