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WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the below statement after the House passed the Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024, days after the second assassination attempt on Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.

“It is surreal to say that there was a second attempt on Donald Trump’s life in less than two months. The current situation is dangerous, and he needs and deserves increased Secret Service protection to ensure his safety amid the significant threats he faces. With the passage of the Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024, the House is requiring the Secret Service Director to apply equal standards when determining the number of Secret Service agents assigned to protect sitting presidents and major candidates for president and vice president. With just 46 days left until Election Day, the Senate should immediately vote on this legislation and send it to Biden’s desk for his signature.”