H.Res. 1216 · 119th Congress · House

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

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119TH CONGRESS2D SESSION

H. Res. 1216


AN ACT

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

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns unequivocally political violence in all forms; (2) commends the United States Secret Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Metropolitan Police Department, United States Capitol Police, and all law enforcement personnel who responded with courage and professionalism to protect all guests in attendance; (3) works to ensure that future politically motivated attacks do not happen again; (4) urges United States citizens to reconcile differences peacefully through open discussion and civil debate; (5) calls upon all elected officials, public figures, and media organizations to unequivocally reject any rhetoric that encourages political violence and dehumanizes political opponents; and (6) reiterates the urgency of Congress swiftly passing a Department of Homeland Security funding bill, including robust funding for the United States Secret Service, to protect our Nation’s leaders and United States citizens.