Proposed bill would require Senate approval for Secret Service director

GOP Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, has introduced a bill that would require the Senate to approve the next Secret Service director.

Currently, the director is appointed by the president and does not require confirmation by the Senate.

Pfluger said the bill would ensure the new director is "capable and apolitical."

"Our country was millimeters away from a presidential assassination. We must provide adequate security for all presidential candidates – no matter their party affiliation," he said, according to Fox News.

Former Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle resigned following the attempted assassination of former President Trump.

Ronald Rowe, Jr. is serving as acting director of the agency.