House votes to increase security for presidential candidates after second attempt on Trump

The Enhanced Presidential Security Act was passed in a 405-0 vote.

Published: September 20, 2024 12:04pm

The House on Friday unanimously passed legislation that would increase Secret Service protection for presidential nominees Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. 

The chamber approved the Enhanced Presidential Security Act in a 405-0 vote.

The bipartisan legislation was introduced by Reps. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., and Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y.

This comes just five days after the second assassination attempt on Trump's life. 

“We as a federal government have a responsibility to ensure the safety and the well-being of these candidates," Lawler told reporters, according to NBC News. "One of them is going to be president, and the election should be decided by voters at the ballot box — not by an assassin’s bullet."

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