H.R. 8702: Secret Service Transfer Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Secret Service Transfer Act of 2026, proposes to move the United States Secret Service from its current position under the Department of Homeland Security to the Executive Office of the President. The key components of the bill include:

Transfer of Responsibilities

All functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities currently held by the United States Secret Service would be transferred to the Executive Office of the President, which means that the Secret Service would operate directly under the President's administration.

Leadership Structure

A Director of the Secret Service would be appointed by the President. This individual would oversee the agency's operations and would be compensated at the same rate as before the enactment of the bill. The current Director of the United States Secret Service at the time of the bill’s enactment would continue to serve in this role.

Program Transfers

All duties that the Director of the United States Secret Service was performing before this transition would also be transferred. Additionally, during the period they prepare for this change, the Secretary of Homeland Security will offer assistance, including personnel and resources, to help with the transition.

Continuation of Operations

All officers and components of the United States Secret Service would remain employed and continue to operate under the same compensation and working conditions as they did before the transfer.

Reorganization Authority

The new Director may reorganize the Secret Service to improve efficiency and operational effectiveness, but initially, it will maintain its prior structure and functions after the transfer. Any future changes in organization must comply with relevant federal laws and regulations.

References Adjustment

Any legal references to the functions or responsibilities of the Secret Service would be updated to reflect the new structure, meaning that references to the agency will now point to the Executive Office of the President following the change.

Authority Exercise

Officials taking on the transferred functions will retain the authority necessary to fulfill those roles, allowing for a seamless transition in operational capabilities.

Transfer of Assets and Agreements

Any existing contracts, assets, or liabilities associated with the Secret Service at the time of the bill’s enactment would be transferred to and assumed by the newly formed agency under the Executive Office of the President.

Finalization of Transfer

All activities related to the transfer of responsibilities and functions must be completed within a year after the bill is enacted.

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