Establishing the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump.

What it does

This resolution establishes in the House of Representatives the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump.

With regards to the attempted assassination on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania, the task force shall investigate and fully examine all actions by any (1) federal agency, department, officer, or employee; (2) state or local government, including state and local law enforcement; and (3) private entities or individuals.

The task force shall consist of not more than 11 Members of the House appointed by the Speaker, not more than 5 of whom shall be appointed after consultation with the minority leader.

The resolution gives the task force specified powers, including the authority to take depositions and issue subpoenas. It also requires House committees to transfer relevant records to the task force within seven days of the resolution's adoption.

The task force must issue a final report on its findings no later than December 13, 2024, including any recommendations for legislative changes needed to prevent future security lapses.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Jul 22, 2024 (Introduced in House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.