2 USC 6617 - Law enforcement authority of Sergeant-at-Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate

U.S Code last checked for updates: Jan 18, 2025

§ 6617.

Law enforcement authority of Sergeant-at-Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate

(a)

In general

(b)

Qualifications

The qualifications referred to in subsection (a) are the following:

(1)

A minimum of 5 years of experience as a law enforcement officer before beginning service as the Sergeant-at-Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

(2)

Current certification in the use of firearms by the appropriate Federal law enforcement entity or an equivalent non-Federal entity.

(3)

Any other firearms qualification required for members of the Capitol Police.

(c)

Regulations

(Pub. L. 111–145, § 8, Mar. 4, 2010, 124 Stat. 56.)

cite as: 2 USC 6617