This bill officially renames the "United States Secret Service Uniformed Division" to the "United States Secret Service Police." It edits multiple sections of Title 2, 5, 10, 18, 28, and 31 of the U.S. Code, replacing "Uniformed Division" with "Police" wherever it appears in connection with the Secret Service. The bill is named after Officer Leslie Coffelt, killed in 1950 while protecting President Truman.

Bill would rename Secret Service Uniformed Division to "Police"

In markupH.R. 9503Latest action Sep 16, 2026

Sponsor: John H. Rutherford · Representative · FL

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Official title: Officer Leslie Coffelt U.S. Secret Service Police Act of 2026

119th Congress

Topics: Crime & justice

Introduced: June 29, 2026

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The bill renames the Secret Service Uniformed Division to "United States Secret Service Police" without changing its duties or funding.

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What does this do?

This bill officially renames the "United States Secret Service Uniformed Division" to the "United States Secret Service Police." It edits multiple sections of Title 2, 5, 10, 18, 28, and 31 of the , replacing "Uniformed Division" with "Police" wherever it appears in connection with the Secret Service. The bill is named after Officer Leslie Coffelt, killed in 1950 while protecting President Truman.

Who does it affect?

This affects Secret Service Uniformed Division officers, who protect the White House, the vice president's residence, and other secured federal sites. It also affects federal agencies that reference the division in legal documents, recordkeeping, and signage.

Why does it matter?

The change is symbolic and administrative only—it does not alter the officers' duties, funding, or legal authority. It may affect legal citations, internal recordkeeping, and public signage across federal agencies.

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Based on the “Introduced in House” text of Jun 29, 2026.

After that text, a committee agreed on Sep 16, 2026 to send the bill to the full chamber with changes. This plain-language version may not reflect them.

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IntroducedJun 29, 2026
House committeeYou are here · Sep 16, 2026
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.

Latest action: September 16, 2026 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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