Congress will have an unprecedented amount of security when it certifies the winner of the presidential election in January, at a level typically seen for the Olympic Games and gatherings of world leaders like the Nato summit.
The US Secret Service said the decision to treat the procedure at the Capitol as a “national special security event” was made after they received numerous calls from politicians, including Washington’s mayor.
The agency said the classification will allow for “significant resources” at local, state and federal levels and a “comprehensive security plan”.
This will be the first time lawmakers confirm election results since the US Capitol riot, when supporters of former President Donald Trump violently breached the complex on 6 January 2021.
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