The Secret Service Reserve Fund Act would create a $106 million backup fund that the U.S. Secret Service could tap only during a lapse in federal appropriations, such as a government shutdown. The money could pay for protecting people covered under federal law — including the president, vice president, and other protectees — and cover the salaries of agents providing that protection, for up to 30 days after funding lapses. Any money not used by December 31, 2026 would have to be returned to the Treasury and canceled by January 31, 2027. The Secret Service director would also have to report to Congress on how the fund was used. The bill mainly affects federal budget planning and Secret Service operations rather than the public directly.
Transparency & Accountability
- Reporting requirements — Director must report to Congress on fund uses and transactions
Congressional Summary
United States Secret Service Reserve Fund Act of 2026This bill establishes the United States Secret Service Reserve Fund for the payment of expenses related to the protection of Presidents, their families, and other individuals designated under current law (including the salaries of employees who directly provide such protection) during a lapse in appropriations for the U.S. Secret Service (USSS). The bill also provides appropriations for the fund.The fund may only be used during the period that (1) begins on the date of a lapse in appropriations for the USSS, and (2) ends on the earlier of the date on which the lapse in appropriations ends or the date that is 30 days after the lapse began. Under the bill, any amounts that remain in the fund and have not been used as of December 31, 2026, must be transferred to the Department of the Treasury and rescinded. The unused funds must be transferred by January 31, 2027. The bill also requires the USSS to report to Congress on the uses of, and the transactions relating to, the reserve fund.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in House
- Action Date
- 2026-03-24
- Date Added
- 2026-07-10
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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