Amid growing concerns of security risks to members of Congress, more than 50 senators have been issued satellite phones for emergency communication, people familiar with the measures told CBS News.
The devices are part of a series of new security measures being offered to senators by the Senate Sergeant at Arms, who took over shortly after theThe satellite phone technology has been offered to all 100 senators. CBS News has learned at least 50 have accepted the phones, which Senate administrative staff recommend senators keep in close proximity during their travels.
Gibson said the phones are a security backstop in the case of an emergency that"takes out communications" in part of America. Federal funding will pay for the satellite airtime needed to utilize the phone devices.said satellite phones are a tool for responding to and coordinating government services in the case of a"man-made" or natural disaster that wipes out communication.
U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms Karen Gibson testifies before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee on April 25, 2023 in Washington, DC.In her testimony before the Senate panel in April, Gibson reported,"Our team provided initial physical security enhancements for 31 offices and improved existing security for 52 others in 2022.
In April, the House Sergeant at Arms William McFarland told legislators there is"robust participation" in a program to help House members secure their home residences. McFarland said that House administrators are coordinating with local police departments to help protect members of Congress who hold events in their home states and to help better secure the homes of members.
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