((a)) ** In general** The Sergeant-at-Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate shall have the same law enforcement authority, including the authority to carry firearms, as a member of the Capitol Police. The law enforcement authority under the preceding sentence shall be subject to the requirement that the Sergeant-at-Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate have the qualifications specified in subsection (b).

((b)) ** Qualifications** The qualifications referred to in subsection (a) are the following:

((1)) A minimum of 5 years of experience as a law enforcement officer before beginning service as the Sergeant-at-Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

((2)) Current certification in the use of firearms by the appropriate Federal law enforcement entity or an equivalent non-Federal entity.

((3)) Any other firearms qualification required for members of the Capitol Police.

((c)) ** Regulations** The Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate shall have authority to prescribe regulations to carry out this section.