Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1220

Condemning the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump on April 25, 2026, condemning the multiple attempts against the President's life, and recognizing the critical mission of the Department of Homeland Security.

Condemning Violence Against Trump and Supporting Homeland Security

Apr 28·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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This bill is in the early stages of the legislative process and was sent to the House Judiciary and Homeland Security committees on April 27, 2026. These committees must review the bill before it can move forward, but no further action has occurred since that date. It is common for bills to remain in committee without receiving a vote.

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This is a non-binding resolution that includes political criticism regarding budget delays. While it condemns violence, the partisan wording often prevents these from moving forward quickly.

Key Points

This resolution officially speaks out against an attempt on Trump's life that happened on April 25, 2026, during a dinner in Washington, D.C. It also mentions two other times people tried to harm him in 2024.
The proposal thanks the police and Secret Service for their work during the attack. It says these agencies are very important for protecting the country's leaders and keeping the government running safely.
It points out that the Department of Homeland Security is currently running without its usual budget. The resolution argues that this department needs to be fully funded to handle growing threats against public officials.
Finally, the resolution asks all Americans to stand together against political violence. It says that calling for violence against Trump or other leaders goes against American traditions and puts lives at risk.

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Milestones

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Apr 28, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on 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 28, 2026

Submitted in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Condemning the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump on April 25, 2026, condemning the multiple attempts against the President's life, and recognizing the critical mission of the Department of Homeland Security.

Bill NumberHRES 1220

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on 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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