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House Approves $30M for Supreme Court Security Amid Threats

1/23/2026

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On January 22, 2026, the U.S. House approved a funding bill adding $30 million for Supreme Court security through 2028.
The measure passed 220-207 as part of a bipartisan deal to avert a government shutdown.
Earlier in January, the House approved a separate judiciary appropriations bill funding the court system at $9.2 billion, a 6.4% rise.
The U.S. Marshals Service recorded 564 threats against judges in the 2025 fiscal year.

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Story summary

On January 22, 2026, the U.S. House approved a funding bill adding $30 million for Supreme Court security through 2028.
The measure passed 220-207 as part of a bipartisan deal to avert a government shutdown.
Earlier in January, the House approved a separate judiciary appropriations bill funding the court system at $9.2 billion, a 6.4% rise.
The U.S. Marshals Service recorded 564 threats against judges in the 2025 fiscal year.