Increased Security for January 6, 2025, Electoral College Certification

The U.S. government has designated the January 6, 2025, certification of the Electoral College votes as a National Special Security Event, increasing security measures following the 2021 Capitol attack. The Secret Service will lead the security operations, coordinating with federal, state, and local agencies.
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9/13/2024

9/12/2024

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  • The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has designated the congressional certification of the election on January 6, 2025, as a National Special Security Event.
  • The Secret Service will oversee the security plan for the event, which will involve significant federal, state, and local resources.
  • The designation follows a request from Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and recommendations from congressional investigations into the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
  • The January 6, 2025, event will mark the first time the Electoral College vote count has been designated as a National Special Security Event.
  • The Capitol Police have been planning for the 2025 certification since the 2021 attack, with increased focus on security measures.