The Capitol Police Emergency Assistance Act of 2021 (S.3377) is an Act of the U.S. Congress enacted on December 22, 2021, granting the Capitol Police chief authority to request emergency assistance from the National Guard and federal law enforcement agencies.

[1][2] The Act authorizes the Chief of the Capitol Police to request the assistance of Federal agencies in emergencies.

[3] United States Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger said the Department is "grateful for the additional safety measure" provided by the Act.

[7] Following Senate approval, the bill was sent to the House of Representatives, where it was considered under suspension of the rules, a streamlined process for passing legislation with broad bipartisan support.

[7] President Joe Biden signed the Capitol Police Emergency Assistance Act of 2021 into law on December 22, 2021.