H.R.883 - Countering Subversion and Negligence in Protecting Election Runners Act; Counter SNIPER Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.883, the Counter SNIPER Act, addresses presidential candidate protection and the appointment of the Director of the United States Secret Service. It mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security provide justification for denying protection to presidential candidates. Additionally, it requires Senate confirmation for the Director of the United States Secret Service.
Expected Effects
The bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in the process of providing security to presidential candidates. Requiring Senate confirmation for the Secret Service Director could lead to more scrutiny of the agency's leadership and operations.
Potential Benefits
- Increased transparency in candidate protection decisions.
- Enhanced accountability of the Secretary of Homeland Security.
- Greater scrutiny of the Secret Service Director through Senate confirmation.
- Potentially improved security for presidential candidates.
- Reinforces checks and balances within the government.
Potential Disadvantages
- Could create bureaucratic delays in providing necessary protection.
- May politicize the Secret Service Director appointment process.
- Potential for increased political pressure on the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding protection decisions.
- The 14-day response window may be insufficient for complex security assessments.
- Could lead to frivolous appeals from candidates seeking protection.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the Constitution by reinforcing the system of checks and balances through Senate confirmation of the Secret Service Director, as outlined in Article II, Section 2, Clause 2, which grants the President the power to appoint officers of the United States with the advice and consent of the Senate. The bill does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).