House Overwhelmingly Passes Issa Bill to Protect Supreme Court Justices and Families

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Today, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-50) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives -- by an overwhelming vote of 396-27 -- passed his bill, the Supreme Court Police Parity Act. The new legislation provides Supreme Court Justices and their families with around-the-clock protection. Congressman Lou Correa (CA-46) co-authored the bill in the House, while the Senate version of the bill was introduced by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX).

"Like justice, security delayed is security denied. For more than a month, Speaker Pelosi blocked this mainstream and consensus reform to protect the Justices and their families, while threats and harassment continued, and even the attempted murder of Justice Kavanaugh followed. This day and vote are welcome but occurred far later than necessary," said Rep. Issa.

"Last week we received a terrifying reminder of the threats against the Justices and their families, and we don't have time to spare when it comes to providing the protection they desperately need," said Sen. Cornyn. "After sitting on this bill for more than a month, I'm glad House Democrats allowed a vote on this legislation, and I'm grateful to Congressman Issa for his hard work in ushering this through the House. I strongly urge President Biden to sign this into law immediately."

"Our democracy is founded on the concept of three co-equal and independent branches of government," said Rep. Correa. "Today, Congress voted today to pass S. 4160, mirroring legislation Congressman Issa and I introduced as a bipartisan bill in the House. Our justices, and their families, should be protected from any and all kinds of threats and intimidation."

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