A resolution solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump, condemning the multiple attempts against the President's life, condemning those who incite violence against political officials, and honoring the victims of the shooting.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 571
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-07-10: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Last Updated
- 2026-03-31T14:51:20Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This House Resolution (H. Res. 571) serves as a symbolic statement to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania. It condemns multiple attempts on his life, denounces incitement of violence against political officials, honors the victims of the shooting, and promotes unity against political violence.
Key Provisions
- Condemnation of Assassination Attempts: Explicitly condemns the July 13, 2024, attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, and the September 15, 2024, attempt in West Palm Beach, Florida.
- Honoring Victims: Pays tribute to Corey D. Comperatore, who died shielding his family from gunfire; and to David Dutch and James Copenhaver, who were critically injured and hospitalized.
- Gratitude to Responders: Expresses thanks to law enforcement officers, first responders, and medical personnel for their professional and heroic actions during the attacks, investigations, and victim care.
- Affirmation of Secret Service Role: Recognizes the United States Secret Service as the primary agency responsible for protecting high-level elected officials, emphasizing its importance to the nation's constitutional principles (e.g., safeguarding democracy and public safety).
- Call for Unity: Urges all U.S. citizens to reject political violence and condemns those who encourage or incite it against elected officials, citing examples like attacks on state leaders such as Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Minnesota officials.
The resolution references the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump’s Final Report (released December 10, 2024) and highlights ongoing risks from divisive rhetoric and violence against public servants.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
None. As a congressional resolution, this is a non-binding expression of the House of Representatives' views and does not amend, repeal, or enact any laws. It has no legal force but serves as an official record of condemnation and commemoration.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: Reinforces the central role of the Secret Service in protecting officials, potentially supporting calls for enhanced resources or reforms based on the referenced Task Force report. It may encourage inter-agency cooperation on security for political events.
- On Citizens: Promotes a message of national unity against violence, which could foster public awareness and dialogue on reducing political divisiveness, though its impact is largely symbolic and depends on media coverage.
- On International Relations: Minimal direct impact, but it underscores U.S. commitment to democratic norms and protection of leaders, which could indirectly affirm stability to global audiences.
Overall, the resolution aims to deter future violence through moral and rhetorical pressure rather than enforceable measures.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Former President Donald J. Trump: Directly honored as the target of the attempts.
- Victims and Families: Corey D. Comperatore's family, and injured individuals David Dutch and James Copenhaver, receive formal recognition.
- Law Enforcement and First Responders: United States Secret Service, local police, and medical teams are praised, potentially boosting morale or justifying budget priorities.
- Elected Officials: All political figures, including state leaders like Governor Josh Shapiro, are highlighted as vulnerable to violence, broadening the call for protection.
- U.S. Citizens and Public Servants: Encourages collective rejection of incitement, affecting civic discourse and the safety of democratic processes.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: No enforceable outcomes, but it nods to the Secret Service's statutory duties under laws like the Secret Service's protective mandate (established by Congress to guard the President and other officials). It could indirectly support future legislation on political security without creating new obligations.
- Constitutional: Emphasizes upholding core values like free speech balanced against preventing violence, aligning with First Amendment limits on incitement (e.g., speech that directly provokes imminent lawless action). It reinforces the Constitution's framework for protecting elected leaders to ensure stable governance.
- Political: As a bipartisan or Republican-led initiative (introduced by multiple House members and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform), it signals House consensus on condemning violence, potentially influencing partisan debates on rhetoric and security. It risks politicization by focusing on one figure but aims to address broader threats to democracy, without binding partisan effects.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (54)
Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11], Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2], Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8], Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12], Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9], Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15], Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8], Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7], Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1], Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4], Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27], Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2], Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16], Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1], Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6], Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6], Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3], Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. Moore, Riley M. [R-WV-2], Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1], Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9], Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10], Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13], Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6], Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26], Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1], Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2], Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17], Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9], Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8], Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3], Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25], Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14], Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3], Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6], Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1], Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14], Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15], Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19], Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5], Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15], Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2], Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4], Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23] and 4 more
Recent Actions
- 2025-07-10: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2025-07-10: Submitted in House
- 2025-07-10: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- A resolution solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump, condemning the multiple attempts against the President’s life, condemning those who incite violence against political officials, and honoring the victims of the shooting. — issued 2025-07-10 — PDF (3 pages)