This House resolution condemns an attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump on April 25, 2026, at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. It also condemns two earlier attempts on the President's life on July 13, 2024 (Butler, Pennsylvania) and September 15, 2024 (West Palm Beach, Florida). The resolution thanks law enforcement who responded to the April 25 attack. It states that the Secret Service is central to protecting top elected officials and acknowledges the FBI and the Metropolitan Police Department for their roles. The text also recognizes the Department of Homeland Security’s mission and says its components should be fully funded. The resolution calls on Americans to unite against political violence and condemns those who incite violence. The text includes a statement that the Department of Homeland Security is facing a lapse in appropriations, as described in the resolution.
The House is formally expressing its views: it condemns the attacks, praises responding officers, and urges unity against political violence. The resolution also emphasizes support for agencies that protect public officials and calls for full funding of Homeland Security components. The text does not provide details about new laws or specific changes to programs in the resolution itself.
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Supporters state the resolution condemns the assassination attempts, thanks law enforcement, affirms the Secret Service’s leading protective role, acknowledges FBI and Metropolitan Police contributions, recognizes the vital mission of the Department of Homeland Security, and calls for full funding of DHS components. It also calls on Americans to reject and oppose political violence.
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