U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace has spent small sums of taxpayer funds to bolster her private security in recent months, an amount that is likely to rise as she and other members utilize a new House funding program to counter increasing threats.

House quarterly spending reports show that Mace, R-Charleston, has long felt the need to enhance her security beyond what is routinely provided to members through the House Sergeant at Arms and U.S. Capitol Police. Thick volumes of quarterly House disbursements record numerous transactions by members to retain security services and special equipment.

The spending reflects the growing concern among members that they require extra protection because of threats and harassment.

Under a program recently approved by the House, Mace and other members may now as

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