United States Secret Service Reserve Fund Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (2026-03-24)
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What this bill does
This bill creates a special 'Reserve Fund' for the U.S. Secret Service and puts $106 million into it. The money could only be used to pay for protecting the President, their family, and other legally protected individuals—including the salaries of the agents who provide that protection—during a government funding lapse (shutdown). The fund could only be tapped for up to 30 days after a lapse begins, and any unused money left after December 31, 2026 would be returned to the Treasury and canceled.
Who it affects
It would most directly affect Secret Service protective personnel and the officials and families they protect, ensuring that protection continues to be funded during a short-term appropriations lapse.
Key points
- Establishes a dedicated Secret Service Reserve Fund and appropriates $106 million to it.
- Money can only be spent during a funding lapse, and only for up to 30 days after the lapse starts.
- Funds are limited to protection duties under 18 U.S.C. 3056, including salaries of protective staff.
- Any unused money remaining after December 31, 2026 must be returned to the Treasury by January 31, 2027 and rescinded.
- The Secret Service must report to several congressional committees on how the fund was used.
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Voting yes means setting aside $106 million so Secret Service protection and the pay of protective agents can continue for up to 30 days during a government shutdown.
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