Condemning the politically motivated attack on April 25, 2026, at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner and denouncing political violence.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1216
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-04-27: 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.
- Last Updated
- 2026-04-30T08:06:26Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This House Resolution (H. Res. 1216) condemns a politically motivated shooting attack on April 25, 2026, at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, DC, and denounces all forms of political violence. It highlights the incident as the third assassination attempt on President Donald J. Trump and emphasizes unity, democratic values, and the role of law enforcement.
Key Provisions
The resolution includes the following main actions for the House of Representatives:
- Condemn political violence in all forms.
- Commend law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Secret Service, FBI, Metropolitan Police Department, and U.S. Capitol Police, for their brave and professional response.
- Commit to preventing future attacks through ongoing efforts.
- Urge citizens to resolve differences peacefully via open discussion and civil debate.
- Call on elected officials, public figures, and media to reject rhetoric that promotes violence or dehumanizes opponents.
- Advocate for swift passage of a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill with strong support for the Secret Service.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- None. This is a non-binding resolution that expresses the House's opinion and does not create, amend, or repeal any laws.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: Boosts morale for the Secret Service and other responders; pressures Congress to prioritize DHS funding, potentially increasing resources for protecting leaders.
- Citizens: Encourages public discourse on reducing political violence and promoting civil debate.
- No direct international relations impact, as it focuses on domestic events.
- Overall, symbolic effect to foster national unity and deter inflammatory rhetoric.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Law enforcement: U.S. Secret Service (praised for response and injury to one officer), FBI, Metropolitan Police, U.S. Capitol Police.
- Political figures: President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Cabinet members (targeted in attack).
- Media and press: White House Correspondents' Association (event host, celebrated for free press role).
- Congress and public: Elected officials, media organizations, and citizens urged to reject violence and support funding.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Political: Partisan tone by naming Trump administration figures and sponsors (e.g., Mrs. Kim, Mrs. Luna); referred to committees (Judiciary, House Administration, Homeland Security) for review.
- Constitutional: Reinforces First Amendment values (free press and speech) while condemning violence as antithetical to democracy; echoes President's call for peaceful resolution of differences.
- Legal: No enforceable mandates, but highlights need for protective funding, potentially influencing budget debates. Describes attack as premeditated based on gunman's manifesto and documents.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (5)
Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1], Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4], Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
Recent Actions
- 2026-04-27: 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.
- 2026-04-27: 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.
- 2026-04-27: 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.
- 2026-04-27: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Condemning the politically motivated attack on April 25, 2026, at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner and denouncing political violence. — issued 2026-04-27 — PDF (3 pages)