# Understanding the PERIMTR Act of 2024

This bill would take $3 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act (a law passed in 2022 that funds climate and energy programs) and redirect that money to the Secret Service. The goal is to give the same level of security protection to Vice Presidents, major presidential candidates, and former presidents that the President currently receives.

Right now, the President gets the most extensive Secret Service protection available—including a large team of agents, specialized equipment, and comprehensive security protocols. This bill would require the Secret Service to apply those same standards and resources to protect other high-ranking officials and candidates. In practical terms, this means more agents, better equipment, and more extensive security operations for these other protected individuals during election cycles and beyond.

The main trade-off here is that money originally intended for climate and clean energy investments would instead go toward security operations. If this bill passes, some climate and energy programs funded by the Inflation Reduction Act would have less money available. The bill essentially says that expanding security protection for these officials is a higher priority than those energy programs. For most everyday Americans, the direct impact would be subtle—you might notice increased security around candidates during elections, but the real consequence is which government priorities get funded.

Presidential Election Resource Investment for Major Threat Response Act of 2024

Houchin, Erin

Presidential Election Resource Investment for Major Threat Response Act of 2024 or the&nbsp;PERIMTR Act of 2024This bill rescinds funds that were provided to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and reallocates the funds to the U.S. Secret Service.Specifically, the bill (1) rescinds $3 billion of the unobligated funds that were provided to the IRS by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022;&nbsp;and (2) provides $3 billion for the U.S. Secret Service to apply the same standards, practices, and protocols for protecting the President to protecting Vice Presidents, major presidential and vice presidential candidates, and former Presidents.