Public Law 112-257 · H.R. 6620 · Became law January 10, 2013

Former Presidents Protection Act of 2012

Official title: “To amend title 18, United States Code, to eliminate certain limitations on the length of Secret Service Protection for former Presidents and for the children of former Presidents.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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