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House Unanimously Passes Bill 405-0 to Increase Secret Service Protection for Presidential Candidates

Sep 20, 2024, 03:36 PM

The House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bill to bolster Secret Service protection for major presidential and vice-presidential candidates, including Trump and Harris. The bill, known as the Enhanced Presidential Security Act, was approved with a vote of 405-0, with 26 absent. This legislation mandates that candidates receive the same level of protection as the sitting President and Vice President. The move comes in response to two recent assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump. Lawmakers emphasized the necessity of this protection due to the heightened security threats faced by candidates seeking the highest office in the land.