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House Increases Security Funding Ahead of Members’ Return to Their Home Districts After Attack on Minnesota Lawmakers
UNITED STATES, JUL 22 – The House raises monthly security budgets to $5,000 and doubles home security funds amid an 83% rise in threats against lawmakers, officials say.
- On Wednesday, the House Administration Committee increased security funds for individual members, funded by existing House SAA resources.
- With threats escalating, lawmakers' security concerns prompted calls for an overhaul, especially after a June attack on Minnesota lawmakers, which highlighted rising dangers.
- As part of the framework, security personnel may accompany members in their districts to protect their homes, complemented by expanded law enforcement memorandums, enhancing member safety.
- Meanwhile, Pete Aguilar criticized the plan as `failing to increase funding for additional security protections for members of Congress`, while Jeffries and Morelle called for higher MRA funds.
- Looking toward January, Rep. Wade Williams plans to file legislation to allow campaign funds to cover personal security measures, with the pilot program's effectiveness to be evaluated after September 30.
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