Senators can now use their current office budgets for security upgrades and services. The resolution adds no new money, and a Senate committee will write the details.
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A resolution authorizing the use of funds from the Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account for security enhancements and services provided to Senators. is a Senate bill on the floor. The latest recorded action: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6720; text: CR S6743).
Latest action on S.Res. 413: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6720; text: CR S6743)
Who this affects: This resolution mainly affects Senators and their staff because it gives them another way to pay for workplace security. It also affects people seeking help from Senate offices because security spending may leave less money for staff or services. Taxpayers may care about how Senators use existing public funds, although the resolution does not add new money.
Why this matters: Senators may be able to pay for protection faster because they can use money already in their office budgets. That could improve safety for Senators and staff. But each office has a limited budget, so more security spending may mean less money for staff or services. The final effect is not yet clear because a Senate committee still must set the detailed rules, and each Senator will decide how much to spend.
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Officially: A resolution authorizing the use of funds from the Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account for security enhancements and services provided to Senators.
Senators can now use their current office budgets for security upgrades and services. The resolution adds no new money, and a Senate committee will write the details.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S.RES.413. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
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Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6720; text: CR S6743) (9/18/2025)
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to A resolution authorizing the use of funds from the Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account for security enhancements and services provided to Senators., then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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