Secret Service Local Partnership Act

Summary#

This bill would create the "Extraordinary Protection Reimbursement Program" inside the Department of Homeland Security. The program would give grants to reimburse State, local, Tribal, and territorial law enforcement for extra costs tied to protecting nongovernmental properties that the United States Secret Service designates for certain federally protected persons. The bill spells out who can apply, how grant money may be used, audit and reporting rules, and money authorized for three fiscal years.

What it means for you#

• If you are a State, local, Tribal, or territorial law enforcement agency: you may apply for reimbursement for costs that are above your typical operations when those costs are directly tied to protecting a designated nongovernmental property. Eligible costs include personnel hours spent directly protecting the property and equipment bought specifically for that protection, with rules about travel and certification by the Secret Service.
• If you are a property owner whose site is designated for protection: the agency protecting that property could seek reimbursement for its extra costs.
• If you are a member of the public or a different type of organization: No publicly available information on direct effects.

Expenses#

The bill authorizes $61,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028 to carry out the program. Grants must reimburse only costs in excess of typical law enforcement operations and only for protection while the protected person is present at, or traveling to or from, the property. The bill directs that the Department's Management Directorate or FEMA administer the funds as the Secretary directs, in coordination with the Secret Service.

Proponents' View#

No publicly available information.

Opponents' View#

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