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House Passes Bill To Bolster Secret Service Protection For Candidates

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump gestures as he is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Evan V

The House of Representatives unanimously voted on Friday to pass a bill aimed at enhancing Secret Service protection for major presidential and vice presidential candidates. This decision comes in response to two apparent assassination attempts targeting GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump.

The bill specifically directs the Secret Service director to implement uniform standards for the protection of presidents, vice presidents, and major presidential and vice presidential candidates. The Secret Service has faced increased scrutiny in Congress following the incidents involving Trump.

Two separate assassination attempts on Trump were reported, with the first occurring on July 13 at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania and the second on September 15 at the Trump International Golf Club in Florida. In response to these incidents, the Secret Service has heightened its security measures.

Bill directs Secret Service to implement uniform standards for protection of candidates.
House passed bill for enhanced Secret Service protection for presidential candidates.
Scrutiny on Secret Service increased after assassination attempts on Trump.

With the bill now passed by the House, it must proceed to the Senate for further consideration before it can be signed into law. The fate of the bill in the Senate remains uncertain, as some Democrats have raised concerns about the existing security measures already in place for Trump.

Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe Jr. emphasized the agency's commitment to providing the highest levels of protection for former President Trump and Vice President Harris. He noted that additional security assets and measures had been implemented following the assassination attempts.

It is evident that the safety and security of presidential candidates are paramount, and the passage of this bill underscores the government's efforts to ensure their protection. As the bill progresses through the legislative process, further discussions and deliberations are expected in the Senate.

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