Democratic Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) and Republican Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024 on Tuesday, July 23, in the wake of the assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania.

 

According to Torres’ office, the Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024 establishes uniform standards for secret service protection of presidents, vice presidents, and major presidential and vice presidential candidates

The bill also forces a comprehensive review of the provision of protection by the secret service that must be submitted to a U.S. House of Representatives’ committee on homeland security and the U.S. Senate’s committee on homeland security and governmental.

 

Officials said the legislation would also appropriate necessary funds in order to protect these individuals in the future.

“The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump was an attack on the country’s fundamental electoral system, and our response to this threat must transcend traditional party politics,” said Torres.

 

 “I’m proud to join Congressman Lawler in introducing bipartisan legislation to provide enhanced Secret Service protection to all major presidential candidates – from former President Trump to Vice President Harris to RFK Jr.,” he added. “This bill will help ensure the safety of our presidential candidates and, in turn, help protect our democracy.”

The full bill text is attached.