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P.L. 110-326, The Former Vice President Protection Act of 2008

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H.R. 5938 would amend title 18, United States Code, to provide secret service protection to former Vice Presidents.

Detailed Summary

Former Vice President Protection Act of 2008 - Amends the federal criminal code to provide secret service protection to former Vice Presidents, their spouses, and their children under 16 years of age for up to six months after a former Vice President leaves office. Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide temporary protection to former Vice Presidents and their family members at any time thereafter if warranted.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 5/1/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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marinemomof3

June 16, 2008, 8:49pm (report abuse)

Let DICK pay for his own protection with all his BILLIONS made on this war w/Halliburton

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