Beginning on August 15th, the House sergeant-at-arms office will pay for lawmakers to strengthen security at their homes in response to increased safety threats. The measure comes in response to rising violence in the wake of the January 6th capital riot and the more recent January 6th hearings.
The government funding will cover up to $10,000 for lawmakers to spend on securing their personal residents. In addition to a $150 monthly maintenance fee, the equipment can include locks, cameras, video surveillance, or motion detectors, Sergeant-at-Arms William J. Walker explained.
