House approves legislation to enhance security measures for presidential candidates following suspected assassination attempt on Trump

The House unanimously passed a bill to increase Secret Service protection for presidential nominees Trump and Harris after two recent assassination attempts. The bill, called the Enhanced Presidential Security Act, provides the same level of protection for Trump and Harris as President Biden. Despite bipartisan support, some senators questioned the need for the bill, arguing that Trump already has sufficient protection. The Secret Service has briefed congressional leaders about the recent attempts on Trump and has called for increased resources to enhance protection for their protectees. The agency’s budget has grown steadily in recent years, reaching $3.1 billion for the current fiscal year. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. The passage of the bill aims to ensure the safety of presidential candidates and prevent future assassination attempts. Lawmakers have expressed concern over the increasing threats of violence against political figures in the U.S., leading to a bipartisan effort to enhance security measures for nominees and protectees.

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