National Special Security Events: Fact Sheet (CRS Report for Congress)
| Release Date |
Revised Jan. 11, 2021 |
| Report Number |
R43522 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Shawn Reese, Analyst in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
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Summary:
Major federal government or public events that are considered to be nationally significant may be designated by the President--or his representative, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)--as National Special Security Events (NSSE). P.L. [Public Law] 106-544 designated the U.S. Secret Service as the lead federal agency responsible for coordinating, planning, exercising, and implementing security for National Special Security Events. [...] Some events categorized as NSSEs include the following: presidential inaugurations, major international summits held in the United States, major sporting events, and presidential nominating conventions. [...] Prior to the establishment of DHS in January 2003, the President determined what events of national significance were designated as NSSEs. Since the establishment of the department, the DHS Secretary--as the President's representative--has had the responsibility to designate NSSEs. NSSE designation factors include the following: anticipated attendance by U.S. officials and foreign dignitaries; size of the event; and significance of the event. Recent NSSEs include President Donald Trump's 2017 inauguration, and the Republican and Democratic presidential candidate nominating conventions in 2016.
