Coverage dated December 21, 2021

Biden Signs Bill Letting Capitol Police Chief Call In National Guard

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An understaffed Capitol Police force was overwhelmed by a Trump-supporting mob on January 6.

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Forbes
Biden Signs Bill Letting Capitol Police Chief Call In National Guard (opens Forbes)
Published Dec 21, 2021
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An understaffed Capitol Police force was overwhelmed by a Trump-supporting mob on January 6.
Talking Points Memo
Biden Signs Bill On Capitol Police Authority For National Guard Assistance (opens Talking Points Memo)
Published Dec 21, 2021
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President Biden on Wednesday signed into law a bill that would give the chief of the Capitol Police unilateral authority to request support from the National Guard. The bill easily passed both the…
Rolling Stone
Biden Authorizes Capitol Police to Call on National Guard 'Unilaterally' in Emergencies (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Dec 21, 2021
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“This legislation will help ensure the Capitol Police Chief has the authority needed to call for reinforcements at the Capitol swiftly during emergencies,” said Sen. Amy Klobuchar
NBC News
Biden signs law streamlining Capitol Police emergency response after Guard delays on Jan. 6 (opens NBC News)
Published Dec 21, 2021
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The law allows the Capitol Police chief to directly request help from the National Guard in emergencies.
The Hill
Biden signs bill streamlining emergency support for Capitol Police (opens The Hill)
Published Dec 21, 2021
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President Biden signed a bill on Wednesday making it easier for U.S. Capitol Police to request emergency assistance from the National Guard, the White House announced.