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As the situation unfolded, the underlying issue of using private security contractors to manage access to federal buildings was brought to the forefront. Congress members pored over whether these contractors had the authority to impede elected officials from entering a public institution, which is funded by American taxpayers. This predicament raised broader questions about the security protocols in place that seemingly prioritize restricting access, notably to those who are meant to serve as the ultimate overseers—the Congress.