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Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1216

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

Resolution Condemning the Attack on the White House Correspondents' Dinner

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by three different House committees. It is actively moving through the initial committee phase, but no further actions have been scheduled at this time.

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Very likely to pass

Resolutions that condemn violence and praise law enforcement after an attack almost always pass with nearly unanimous support from both parties.

Key Points

  • This resolution officially speaks out against the shooting that happened on April 25, 2026, at the Washington Hilton. It describes the event as a planned attack aimed at Trump and other top government officials.
  • The document praises the Secret Service and other law enforcement for their quick action. It notes that one officer was hurt but is expected to recover, and it credits these teams with saving lives during the chaos.
  • It asks all Americans and public figures to stop using language that encourages violence or treats political opponents as less than human. It suggests that people should settle their disagreements through calm debate instead of fighting.
  • The resolution also pushes Congress to pass a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security. This money would specifically help the Secret Service get the resources they need to protect national leaders.

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Apr 27, 2026House

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.

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Apr 27, 2026

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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

Bill NumberHRES 1216
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred 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.

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