H.Res.1216

Condemning the politically motivated attack on April 25, 2026, at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner and denouncing political violence.

Introduced·4/27/26

Condemns the politically motivated attack at the 2026 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner and denounces political violence.

The bill condemns the attack on April 25, 2026, at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, where shots were fired and President Trump and other officials were evacuated. It denounces political violence and calls for rejecting rhetoric that encourages such acts. The bill commends law enforcement for their response and emphasizes the importance of peaceful resolution of differences. It also highlights the need for robust funding for the United States Secret Service to protect national leaders.

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Apr 27

House

Submitted in House

Apr 27

House

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.