Bills/H.R. 883

Counter SNIPER Act

Counter SNIPER Act

In CommitteeJudiciaryHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
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Plain Language Summary

# Counter SNIPER Act Summary **What It Would Do** The Counter SNIPER Act (HR 883) would establish new funding and structural changes within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to address threats against federal officials. While the bill's specific provisions aren't detailed in the information provided, the title and subject matter suggest it would create resources or programs focused on countering threats to government employees and leadership. **Who It Affects** This bill primarily affects the DHS and its agencies responsible for protecting federal officials. It could also impact federal employees across the government who receive security protections, as well as the agency budgets and staffing structures involved in threat prevention and official protection. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee as of the 119th Congress, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full House vote.

The bill was sponsored by Representative August Pfluger (R-TX-11). No further action has been taken at this stage. --- *Note: For specific legislative language and detailed provisions, you would need to review the full bill text on Congress.gov.*.

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Latest Action

January 31, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Subjects

Department of Homeland SecurityExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsProtection of officials

Sponsor

3 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
January 31, 2025
Last Updated
January 31, 2025
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